The Okeene Leader. (Okeene, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, May 23, 1913 Page: 1 of 8
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Oklahoma Digital Newspaper Program and was provided to The Gateway to Oklahoma History by the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
THE OKEENE LEADER
S35K
Vol. 7
Okekne, Blaine County, Oeahoma, Fhiday, 'Iay 2 >r<l, 191
Numh 4”.
Luther Barnet Pastes Away
Luther J Barnes died, Satur
day evening, May 10th, 11)13, at
G;30 o’clock, of cancer of the
stomach from which he has been
suffering for the past four years
Mr. Barnes suffered most of the
time, but those who were with
him most, were impressed with
the patience with which he boie
his trouble. He made a gallant
tight for life and would not give
up until the last few weeks
The end came as a suock to
his family and friends as he
seemed m his usual health Sat-
urday' morning. Mr. Barnes
was fiftv-four years old. Ho was
Decoration.
Headquarters Appomattox Post
No lb. Dept ot Okla. G. A K,
Homestead Okla-, May 13, 1913
Order No 1.
Once more .the mouth of May
has come with flowers and roses;
once more we come to announce
for preparations ot Memarial
Day; The ranks of old soldiers
are very rapidly passing away,
and soou Jhe observation of the
memory of the defenders of the
Nation will he left to others be
sides any of their comrades par-
ticipating in tire ceremonies in
Memorial of the Heroes, of our
beloved Nation that boats the
born near Des Moines, Iowa,. stars and stripes, the emblem of
Later he moved to Kansas where I Liberty. Equal rights and Nat*
he was married to Miss Musjgie ional Unity on Land and Sea;
Lugas, To this union was born
)Ha children. The fourth child
a little boy died in infancy.
Mr. Barnes leaves a faithful
wife, three sons, Harry ofCheto-
pa, Kansas, Clyde and Lewis,
and s'x daughters, Mrs. Maude
McDonald of De Ridder, La.,
Mrs. Bessie Avenarlus and Mrs.
Maytne Miller both of this city
andLural, Opal and Helen
In the spring of 1893. He
moved to Oklahoma with his
family, where he purchased the
present home, nine miles east
and three south of'Okeene. As
a farmer Mr. Barnes was an ex
ample of industry and thrift al
ways ready to give a helping
hand to any who needed help.
Our sympathy goes out to the
small girls who will miss a kind
father’s care.
Tuesday morning the friends
gathered at the home where
funeral services were held
Many of the school children
brought floral offerings, espec
ially the pupils from Miss Lur*
al’s room.
The services were held by
Rev. Herod ot Kiel, after which
the remains were taken to Par-
vin cemetery. The friends of
his borne district showed their
sympathy by meeting Monday
and beautifying the cemetery
and Tuesday morning a largo
crowd gathered to show their
last respects tor the deceased
friend and neighbor.
The family have a large circle
of friends who extend their
heartfelt sympathy.
Card of T hanks
We desire to express our sin
cere thanks to the friends and
neighbors who so kindly assist-
ed us through the sickness and
death of our beloved husband
.icnd lather, such kindness will
Tiver be remembered.
Mrs. Maggie J. Barnes
and family.
M. E. Church Notes.
At 11 a. m. Sunday May 25th
a special service will held for
the W, R. C. and G. A. R. of
Okeene.
At 8 p, m. another special ser*
vice for the young people.
Subject for the evening dis-
course, ‘‘The Infinite Possibili-
ties ot Manhood.” We hope to
see every young man and wo-
man in Okeene at this service, if
you do not worship eleswhere.
A. J. Cutrell.
That we now enjoy, and left
for all coming generations to en-
joy, by their patriotic endeavors
in mantaining this the best Nat*
ion en Earth. Honnred and re.
specieu by all nations and by
Eternal vigelauce which is the
price of Liberty, perpetuate this
great Republic to the end of
time.
/ Therefore in persuance of the
Established custom, and the love
of country and flag and the mem
ory of our dead Heroes, we will
ali join in the observance of the
Memerial coremonies.
Invitations is especially ex-
tended to all old soldiers both
the Blue and (he Gray. The
Spanish war veterans, the sons
and daughters of veterans, Wo*
men’s Relief Garps, ladies of the
G. A- R. and all patriotic people
to come and enjoy in the partici.
pation of the services.
The Memorial Serman will be
preached on Sunday May 35th,
1913 at the M- E. Church in
Homestead Okla, sermon by
Rev. W. C. Heaton.
Memorial Day exercises on
May 30th 1913 at Homestead, a
good program will be had and
rendered.
Procession will form as near
10, o.clock a, m. as possible.
C. P. Fisher Marshal of the Day.
will proceed to the cemetery
form in usual order with the
sons of veterans, the Guards rf
Honor services at cemetery end*
ing with taps.
Will the return and recess for
Dinner, and assemble at 2, P- na.
when the remaining exercises
will be rendered of which will be
tne address of the Day by Rev
A. J. Cutrell of Okeene Okla.
By order of
J. P, D. Mouriquand
Post Commander
City Council Proceedings
May, 12th, 1913
Regular meeting of the Board
of Trustees of the town of Okeene
Meeting called to order by
Chairman E. E Cressler. Mem-
bers present E. E. Cressler, E
R, Black and H. J. Schmidt.
Minutes of the last meeting I
were read and approved. The
following bills were presented:
Cressler*McCallnm Lbr co#81.85
Long Bell Lbr..........................Tl.lK)
C. A. Wilson....................... 8.00
Philip Laubacb........................ 14.Oo
Balensifen & Schuber...........3d 0u
Ed Hockaday & Go. ........ 6.b2
W. A. Richardson................ 1-25
Okeene Milling Co. .......58 DO
“ *• «o.oo
W. A. Richardson................ l0 00
M. Murdoch............................40,00
J. H. McCa.luua..........................2To
J. M, Whitaker ...........................3.50
C. W. George .............................. - 50
C. F. Guild.................................. 2 50
H. C Chapman...............................5 00
J. H. Ragland ....... 4.50
H. H. Dohe.................................3.50
Ray J. Smith............................2 50
J. H. Gary...................a______________10.00
Motion made by E. R. Black
and seconded by H. J. Schmidt
lhat the above bills be allowed
and a warrant be issued for the
payment of same on the various
town funds as toliows; The first
five bills from the street and
alley fund, The next three bills
from the water operating fund
The next one street lighting
The next two bills from salary,
The next nine bills from the
contingment fund.
On roll call the motion carried
by the following trustees voting
Aye. E. R, Black, H. J. Schmidt
and E. E. Cressler. Motion
made by H. J. Schmidt and sec-
onded by B. R. Black to adjourn
until May 16th, 1913, Motion
carried.
E E. Cressler, Chairm'an
J. E, Jennings, Tcwa Clerk.
YOUR ATTENTION
The season for screen doors, screen wire, refriger-
ators, Lawn mowers, gasoline and oil stoves is here,
and we have a complete line of these goods to show
you at reasonable prices.
We have lately added a line of Baseball goods, Bicycles,
Bicycle Sundries, Croquet Sets, Hammocks and Fishing Tackle
of all kinds, come in and see what we have, the prices will suit
you.
* you are going to need twine, just received a
Remember car load of the famous McCormick twine, the
best made, which we will sell J antJ !,c per
at r
IMPORTANT
If you have not ordered your repairs of us yet, you had belter
hurry for you will soon need your machines and by fixing them ear-
ly you will save both time and money. See what you are needing
and come in and give us your order.
F. C. HIPPARD 8 GO.
the duality hardware store
To Vote on New School.
The Okeene Public School
Board are preparing a proposi-
tion to be submitted to the peo
pie of their school district for
the votiqg of $15,000 in bonds
for the enlarging the present
public school building.
I have a buggy in good repair
and single harness for sale at a
bargain anyone desiring such,
can call or phone me at my resi-
denen here. Phone 70
S. L. Bulkely
The farmers are getting ready
by early preparation, in the re
pairing ot their their machinery
tor the coming work id havesting
S, E. Clester is building a new
grainery, at his place southeast. seasons big crop.
ELECTRIC SHOP
Will wire your House
Repair any Electric machine
3V \c\% \Vtve z\ Sixtavts \o
Vrom, mW qiS. SW-
\x\z ^ov ^o\xt a.i\A o^Yvw.
All wiring Guaranteed to pass the
Oklahoma State Insurance Code.
AT
Okeene Photograph Gallery
OKEENE OKLA.
Ordinance No. 66
An Ordinance creating the office
of street * Commissioner, fixing the
compensation, and preecjihiqK the
duties of the incumbent thereof.
Be it ordained by the Chairman
and Board of Trustees of the Town of
Okeene, State of Oklahoma.
Sec. 1. The Board of Trustees
of the Town of Okeen<\ Oklahoma
shall appoint on Street Commissioner
who shall qualify for said office by
taking and subscribing to the usual
oath of office of City officials and til
ing with the Clerk of said town
bond conditioned to the faithful per-
formance of his duties in the sum of
Two Hundred Fifty no-100 Dollars
($250.00) with two freeholder sureties
bo be approved by the Board of Trus-
tees; and whose duties shall be to
superintend the construction and re-
pairing of all sidewalks in the Town.
To collect or caused to be worked out
all polltaxes or road duties prescribed
by ordinance or otherwise: To keep
in ihe best possible order all streets
and alleys of said town. To perform
such other duties as may be proscrib-
ed by ordinance, resolution, or order
of the Board of Trustees of said Town
with relation to maintaining and bet-
tering the streets and alleys.
Sec. 2. The Street Commission-
er shall hold his office during the
pleasure of the said Board of Trustees.
Sec. 3. The Street Commission-
er shall receive twenty-five (25) cents
per hour for each hour he shall be em-
ployed or engaged in the performance
of his duties: Provided: That the
Board of Trustees shall have power
to prescribe the number of hours to
be employed or engaged by said
Street Commissioner in any given
month in the performance of his
duties, and the total number of hours
so employed by him in any one year.
Sec. 4. The Street Commission-
er shall file in writing with the Clerk
of each regular meeting of the Board
of Trustees, itemized statement of his
acts and doings with relation to his
office during the preceding month,
together wich a verified statement of
ijs P4im for compensation therefor,
which claim shall be audited and al
lowed and paid by issuing a Warrent
on the Treasurer of the Town there-
for at par.
Sec. 5. All Ordinances, Rules
and Resolutions in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
Sec. Q, For the preservation of
the publio peace and safty an emer-
gency is hereby deoiared to exist, by
reason whereof this act shall be in
full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval.
Passed and approved this 16th.
day of May 1913,
E. E. Cressler
Chairman
J. E. Jennings
Town Clerk.
First Published in the Okeene Lc a-
der, May 23rd 1913
Ordinance No- 67.
An Ordinance fixing the salaries J
of certain officers of the Town of >
Okeene, State of Oklahoma, and re- j
pealing all Ordinances and parts of
Ordinances in conflict therewith.
Be it Ordained by the Chairman
and Board of Trustees of the Town of
Okeene, State of Oklahoma.
Sec. 1 The Marshal of the
Town of Okeene, Oklahoma shall be
paid and receive for his services as
such Marshal. 9uch sum of money as
may be agreed upon and allowed by
the Board of Trustees of said Town,
not to exceed the sum of One Hund
red no-100-Dollars ($100.00) in any
one year, the some to be paid month-
ly by warrant on the Town Teasurer
at par. Provide-1: that said Marshal
•in addition the comfeemuffiofi
above provided for. be allowed to
charge and collect for his own use for
his services such fees as allowed by
law for making arrests and serving
summons and other process of the
Justice's Court of the Town of
0ke6n6.
Sec. 2. The Chairman and
members of the Board of Trustees of
of the Town of Okuene, Oklahoma,
shall serve without pecuniary com-
pensation for such services.
Sec. 3. All Ordinances and
parts of Ordinances in c inflect here-
with are hereby repealed.
Sec. 4. For the preservation of
the public peace and safty an emer-
gency is hereby declared to exist, ny
reason whereof this act shall be in
full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval.
Passed and approved this 16th.
day of May, 1913.
E. E. Cressler
Chairman
J. E. Jennings
Town Clerk
First Published in the Okeene
Leader May 23rd 1913.
School Sanitarium—Rules Gov
erning Schools
Oti November 1st, I/UO. the
State Uommi/is'.unei- of He.aUli of
Oklahoma adop'.ed the following
rules governing publn;, private
and parachialschool3 iritheState
of Oklahoma, these rul es to take
effect on and after .Ja nuary 1st,
1911,
“School authorities shall not
crowd children into schoolrooms
in excess of one child t( - each 22'5
cubic feet of space and. it shall
be the duty of the State Health
Officer and c f all health officers
Township Boards Abolished
In Many Counties.
Oklahoma City, okla. May 20.
—The legislature lias enacted a
law abolishing towuship govern-
ment in nearly half of tin*
counties. There is also m be
submitted at the August election
an amendment to the Constitut*
ion that will permit the people of
any county to abolish township
government by a vole of its peo*
pie so that all counties in the
state may, if they desire, do
away with that form.
The bill abolishing township
government does not effect the
following counties; Wagimr,
unu WL Mil —---- JU11UVY Illg ’
having jurisdiction, to dismiss Kay, McIntosh, Osage, Oklahoma
J! ..x i : . _ _ .1 • nnm in , » .. . •; . . 1 .1 ’ . J . 1 ., m'.ll M
Since buying the Mitchell pro-
perty Louis Vogt traded his for*
mer residence to David Schmidt.
forthwith aiay school ! oom
which 228 cubic feet of t ir space
is not supplied to eadn pupil,
and the school authorities shall
without delay make -provision
for pupils in accordance with
the requirements herein, -isetfortb
—From the Fourth Biei inial Re*
port of State Superintt indent ot
Public Instruction.
Dr. Allies’ Ijaxaaive Tablets labXe t*11*
eand.y, that Is* oi«e reason wh T, chMdrwi
like them. L-Ad vert 1st meat.]
Lincoln. Garfield’ Caddo,Tillman
McCuriain, Custer, Pottawatomie
MpCiain, Washita, Blaine, King-
fisher, Grant, Logan, Ou,)Wtl>
Woods, Alfalfa, Payne, ^exas,
Cimmarron, Major, Creek, Cana
dian, Noble, Woodward, Com-
anche, Ellis, Le Flore, pawnee,
Tulsa- Cotton, Dewey, Cherokee,
Beaver, Harper, Grady, Choctaw
and Cleveland.
Job printing at the Leader
MAY *
The Merry month of Bridles and Brid0^room^; ^
The month of good cheer, good wishes and good ^
— * things of every kind. Make our House HeadC<uar“
ers for Good Goods.
Everything Giood For The Wedding.
Cut glass, China, Clocks,, Silverware in all
Reliable makes, Tableware in every variety.
Lots of nice things to gladder the
Wedding Season at
Sahm’s
Jewelry Department
the
ft
&
A
OKEENE, OKLA,
Wi
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Ragland, J. H. The Okeene Leader. (Okeene, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 43, Ed. 1 Friday, May 23, 1913, newspaper, May 23, 1913; Okeene, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1173725/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.