The Peoples' Voice (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 17, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, December 18, 1908 Page: 1 of 10
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:
TkeJ- ifa
c
THE PEOPLES' VOICE
VOLUME 17.
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908.
NUMBER 23
WALL PAPER
WINDOW CLASS
;
The Pioneer Drug Store
C. A. STAUBER, Proprietor.
Just what the Dovtor ordered that Is what you
get In your prescriptions.
CIGARS
Norman, Okla.
STATIONERY
District Court.
In the case of the Medical
Company suing the bondsmen
of W. H. Tate an a contract
wherein it was sought to hold
the bonds men: Neal Smith, J.J.
Burke and Fred James for an
alleged failure on the part of
Tate to account to Medical Com-
pany for a sum of $600.00 the
jury returned a verdict in favor
of the bondsmen.
Last week the jury in the case
of Earlywine against Womestek
returned a verdict giving plain-
tiff $250.00 damages.
In the case of Estep against
the Farmers' Store Co. of Noble
the jury returned a verdict last
Monday of $245.00 damages in
favor of the plaintiff.
Monday morning the case of
the State vs. Stephenson
brought up from Pauls Valley
on a change of venue was called
This is a case of murder where
defendant is charged with the
killing of Robert Cathey deputy
City Marshal of Pauls Valley.
A great army of witnesses
were brought up from the Val-
ley and the court faced a formid-
able array of attorneys for both
sides. Judge McMillan by rea-
son of having been a resident of
Pauls Valley at the time of the
killing suggested to attorney's
for defendants before trial was
called that a new judge be ap-
pointed to try the case; but at-
torneys for defense expressed
themselves as favorable to
Judge McMillan presiding; but
much to the surprise of Judge
McMillan when case was called
the first move made by the de-
fense was to swear Judge Mc-
Millan off of the bench and at-
torneys for defense sought to
have the bar select one of their
number to preside in the trial of
the case. Judge McMillan soon
got into telephone communica-
tion with the Chief Justice of
the State and from him was in-
formed that a judge would be
appointed to try the case and
be in Norman Tuesday morning.
The attorneys for the defense
fought this move hard even to
extent of demanding that Bar
elect a judge and on Judge Mc-
Millan's refusal to permit them
to do so a number of the mem-
bers of the bar adjourned to the
Judge's chambers and held an
election and came into court
and tried to seat Judge Wolf
whom they had elected and at-
tempted to have him sworn in
by the Clerk but Clerk refused
and later Judge Wolf was sworn
in by a Justice of the Peace.
Judge McMillan continued to
hold his court and to dispose of
other cases on the docket until
Tuesday morning when he va-
cated to Judge Houston who
was appointed by Chief Justice
Williams. Judge Houston list-
ened to and overruled motions
until nearly three o'clock at
which time court was ready to
have defendant plead to indict-
ment. The defendant entered a
plea of "Not Guilty" and State
announced "ready for trial."
The defendant's witnesses
125 in number were called and
the State called 35 but before
witnesses were sworn court an-
nounced a recess until 5:30 o'-
clock to give attorneys time to
hold a consultation with wit-
nesses. The defendant's aged
mother, wife and five children
ranging in age from 2 years to
12 years were present in court
room with defendant.
On the reconvening of the
Court the attorneys for the de-
fense filed an affidavit for a con-
tinuance of the case on the
ground of the absence of im-
portant witnesses and Judge
Houston continued the case for
the term.
Buy Xmas goods at Holland's—
Gifts useful and appropriate here
for all the family.
An Extra Special Off-
ering of Smart Winter
Suits and Overcoats
Begins Here To-Mor-
row morning.
This is a special sale of great import-
ance to every man and young man who is
not well supplied with clothes for winter.
MICHAELS.STERN
FINE CLOT H I NG
MICH AC LS, STUN 4 CO.
In order to make room demanded by the
arrival of Holiday Goods we are com-
pelled to sell immediately at a sacritie
the " ones, " " twos " and " threes " re-
maining from various styles and consisting
principally of famous
MICHAELS - STERN
FINE CLOTHING
FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN
This is an opportunity that
you should't fail to grasp. It is
unusual to be able to purchase
in season such high-class Suits
and. Overcoats at these attrac-
tive prices:
$35 Suits and Over- ~
coats,now ^27.50
$30 Suits and Over- 0
coats,now dii.DU
$25 Suits and Over- Cgo
coats, now $lo.o0
Of course, you understand
that our entire stock is not in-
cluded at these prices—it is only
those garments remaining from
broken styles Every size is in
the combined assortment, but
not in every style.
Advanced Showing of
Christmas Gifts For
Men and Young Men
Now is the best time to do
your Christmas shopping. Here
you will find a splendid assort-
ment of spic-and-span new gift
things attractively priced. Do
your buying now we will hold
the goods for future delivery.
At least, come see our magnifi-
cent and interesting display.
the men's outfitter
NORMAN. OtyLA
Shooting at Blanchard
Last Tuesday night at Blanch-
| ard the City Marshal Tol Perry
and a man known as "Shorty"
engaged in a pistol duel in front
of the Hotel at Blanchard. Re-
sult: The marshal was shot in
the hip the ball ranging down
his leg and a stray bullet went
throgh the hotel window lodging
ing in the breast of C.A. Brake-
bill of this city, who was in bed
when struck by bullet. Mr.
Brakebill's wound is in breast
over heart and a very danger-
ous one. He was resting well
Wednesday morning but bullet
had not been located. The bul-
let in marshal's leg was found
and extracted. "Shorty" made
his escape.
It is report that "Shorty"
while in Purcell was suspected
by sheriff of taking a pistol
from the sheriff's office and that
sheriff had telephoned marshal
Perry at Blanchard to arrest
"Shorty" and search him for
pistol.
When news reached Norman
Mrs. Brakebiil wanted Ben
Williams Jr. togo to Blanchard
at once. Deputy Sheriff Abbott
Dr. Young, of Pauls Valley
Moman Pruett and Ben Williams
started at once for Blanchard
but when in the middle of the
South Canadian River, the team
broke away from the buggy and
went on across the river leaving
men and buggy entirely cut off
from land by a wide stretch of
water. The men succeeded
getting out but were thoroughly
water soakfcd and made tbeir
way back to Norman in a farm
er's wagon leaving buggy in the
Canadian. Mr. Brakebiil was
brought home Wednesday after
noon.
He was asleep in bed when
struck by bullet which went
through his arm lying on his
breast.
WE ARE PLEASED
To state that as usual we have
the largest and best selected line
^HOLIDAY GOODS
ever brought to this city. We have now on display, useful
as well as ornamental gifts that will gladden the
hearts of both old and young.
The Popular Vote
For President
The following is the total popular
vote cast for Presidential candidates
in the recent election 14,852,238
divided among the candidates as
follows: Taft 7,637,676; Bryan 6,-
393,is2; Debs 447,651; Chafin 241,
242; Hisgen 83,186; Watson 33,871;
Gilbas 15,421.
Tafts plurality about 1^ million
votes.
The socialists were expected to
poll about a million votes but re-
ceived less than a half million; but
increase of 45,000 over election of
1904.
101 Ranch Sold.
The 101 Ranch at Bliss in this
state and the 101 Ranch Show
lias been sold to John W. Gates
and someother Financiers of
Pittsburg Penn. The Ranch con-
tained over 100,000 acres of land
desides a big circus show. It is
the intention of the purchasers
to continue the circus making it
one of the biggest shows ever
displayed under canvass.
Bank Robbers Loot Bank.
Last Tuesday morning the
First National Bank of Eufaula
was relieved of $2700 in cash,
the bank vault having been
broken into.
The safe containing $35,000 in
cash was in the vault but not
opened.
The time of the court was taken
up last Wednesday morning trying
Hershal McCarley who was charged
with entering a house and stealing a
hat. The evidence showed that Mc-
Carley was suffering from an over-
dose of booze and took the hat and
left his. Jury returned a verdict of
not guilty.
Quality and close prices hold
good at Maloy's. J
Come and see our display of Toys and Christmas Goods.
We have the best
bargains in the city. } BARBOUR & SONS
1 door west of P. 0.
We are making special Holiday
prices on Rockers, Pictures and
in fact everything suitable for
Xmas Gifts
Sensible gifts are the most
fashionable this season and there
is hardly a chance of your making
a misfit selection if you come to
our store.
As the suggestions which you
will receive by inspecting our
stock will help you wonderfully.
MEYER, MEYER & MORRIS,
"The House Furnishers."
Day Phone 67; Night Phone 242. Norman, Oklahoma
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.
Allan, John S. The Peoples' Voice (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 17, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, December 18, 1908, newspaper, December 18, 1908; Norman, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc118231/m1/1/: accessed April 20, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.