The Norman Transcript. (Norman, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 01, No. 32, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 31, 1890 Page: 1 of 4
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NO. 32.
NORMAN. OKLAHOMA TERRITORY, SATURDAY. MAY 31, 1890
VOL. 1.
CITY DIRECTORS
Wholesale and Retail—
Mayor D.W. Marquart
' f M. MoGluley,
P. Adkius,
Couucilman < y A
(\V. D. Mills.
Clerk J.fcOrtgrtw.
Treasurer • • ■ . L.. Larih.
Engineer K. W. Wlgglni.
Marshal -f O. Varnnm.
Police Judge ^ • D. t hillson.
POttTOFFlCE DIRECTORY.
Mails North 12j20 P- m.
Mails South 4:56 p. m.
Olfloe opens 7:80. Closes 8 p. m.
One a Sunday from 11:30 a. m. to 1:00
I) B!., and from 4: u to 6:30 p. m.
Mails eloso 80 minutes before departure
of train. 0- W. marquart, I". M.
— cTTTrcheis.
PRESBYTERIAN, IKET AT ODD
Fellows Hall every Sahliath at 11
a m. and 7:30 p. m. Sabbath Sehool
at 10 a. in. Servleo of song 7 p. tn.
rev. C. C. Hembbee, Pastor.
ETIIODIST CHURCH SKRVK'KS
every Sunday and Sunday night
except seeond Sunday of each month
on whieh date the Rov. Cargey will
occupy the pulpit.
Rev. A. N. Avbryt, Pastor.
THE SOCIETIES.
T O. (TTrl^HKTl'T^MI'iKT EVERY
X. Thursday night at their Hall
1
A Grand ani> Glorious Evkvt
lawk crowds fkom all
ov eii the Territory
Gather to Wel-
come Oklaho-
ma's firht
Governor.
i nureuu) Jiif. -
Any one holding " visiting car l is cor-
;hann, N. G.
ny one holding a visiting
diftlly Invited to attend.
3 g. W. Wiese
D. L. IiARSH, Secretary
A LBERT CARTER TOST G. A. R.
A- No. 4W>, Norman, I. T. ^ Regular
meetings on Saturdays at 2 o clock p.
ra before the 2nd and 4th Sundays of
each month. Riannp
A. K. COLLINS, J- 'V , • , ' .
Commander. Adjutant.
A. T. & S. F. TIME TABLE.
WEST BOUND.
no.' Si::::::::: •' S £ S:
Local freight No. 421 2:56 p. m.
east bound.
Passenger No. 40fi WtO a. m.
Passenger No. 8.00 «u .
Local Freight. No. 422 "■ ™'
A. Kinokade, Agent.
Norman will have the first cotton
gin in Oklahoma.
Wheat harvest in Oklahoma will
be in full blast next week. ;
Governor Steele is evidently
made of the right metal and will give
the people of Oklahoma true and
equitable government.
Little Hiver county is satisfied
with the ljoundnries and her people
hereby return thanks to Governor
Steele for favors granted.
Norman's county only contains an
area of 455 square miles but they are
good ones and will in future make
line shoeing for Oklahoma.
The various county officers will
doubtless be appointed within a few
days' time now and Oklahoma s ma-
chinery will then move in earnest.
Olr farmers should keep their sod
plows running during the next few
week's time. Land in cultivation is
more profitable than in grass in Okla-
homa.
Governor Steele, the Trans-
cript in behalf of the people of Nor-
man and this county, takes the op-
portunity to thank you for the satis-
factory fixing of our county bound-
aries. They suit us in every par-
ticular.
GcTintiK people have occasion to
, feel thankful this week over the de-
cision of the local land office offi-
cials in the contest cases there. Mea-
gre, Dille and Barnes have decided in
favor of the city and the inhabitants
are correspondingly happy.
Secretary Noble last Saturday
appointed C. L. King, secretary of
(;hc Cherokee Commission, to succeed
Jlon. Horace Speed. Mr. King is
now with the Commissioners and his
appointment gives general satisfac-
tion.
-Norman is fortunate in having 110
political fight in the county for the
appointive offices. No candidates
have yet appeared except those en-
dorsed by the republican convention.
—Oklahoma Journal.
Which fact goes plainly to show
that our people arc united for the
/ betterment of our country. The peo-
ple of Norman and vicinity are for
peace and prosperity,
The people of Oklahoma irres-
pective of political faith and views,
ftre well and favorably impressed
with our new governor. No one can
help being pleased with the plain, un
assuming manner of Gov. Steele and
that he will prove to be a concien
tious, capable and popular officer, no
one airong the thousands who have
wet him 1 bts.
GOl jTEELE TO VISIT US.
Friday, May 23rd, 1890, was i
memorable and eventful day to Okla
homa people, that being the date upon
which the people gathered at Guthrie
to pay their respects and duly wel-
come his excellency, Geo. W. Steele,
our new governor.
Oklahoma in entirety was repres-
ented, delegates from every city,
town and hamlet being on hand all
seeming eager to outdo the other del-
egations in seeing, hearing and ac-
cording a royal welcome to the gov-
ernor and other territorial officers.
The Santa Fo put on a special train
starting from Purcell with a good
sized crowd. At Noble many per-
sons got aboard and when the train
reached Norman a large delegation
boarded it although a good portion
of our people had already left for
Guthrie by the early morning's train.
Oklahoma City excursionists num
bered about six hundred and the
train was fairly loaded down by the
people at that point. Edmond and
other stations, contributed their del-
egations and it was a hugh and royal
representation of our country's peo-
ple that finally reached their destina-
tion—Guthrie. On leaving the train
the delegations in double file and
headed by the bands of music, march-
ed up the streets and dispersed to the
headquarters assigned the various del-
egations, from whence, at one o'clock,
the line was formed for the grand
parade over the city and when all
was ready the governor and other ter-
ritorial officials, took the head of the
column, followed by distinguished
guests in carriages, the military, the
Cr. A. R., the various Republican
clubs and delegations, followed _ b)
toe Guthrie fire department and citi-
zens in carriages, on horseback and
on foot, the whole presenting a fine
appearance and making a column
miles in length. Upon arriving at
Capitol Hill the procession formed
around the pavilion from which the
addresses wero to bo delivered and
is estimated that not less than 5,000
people were on the ground, all eager
to see and hear our first executive.
Hon. W. S. Smith presided, and the
exercises were opened by his calling
upon Rev. King to invoke Divine
blessing. Rev. Lemuel Jones follow-
ed with ail address of welcome in
which he assured the governor and
other officials that it was a welcome
by friends, that the vast multitude
before them had waited more than a
year for this happy moment when
they might welcome law and tho offi-
cials to enforce it.
On acccount of the impending
storm the Rev. gentleman cut short
his address of welcome and the gov
ernor being loudly called for the hon-
orable gentleman arose and amid
much applause, delivered the fol-
lowing terse and well chosen words.
My Fellow Citizens:
X am not going to detain you long
in the face of the impending storm
am here not from any choice of mine
I regret to learn that there are some
local disapointmentu that Oklahoma
candidates were not selected to till
your offices. The trouble was you
had to many good men. The task
was to great for the president to 'se-
lect from among thein. The presi-
dent telegraphed me, asking if I
would accept the governorship of
this territory. My business said no.
I was flattered at the prospect of be-
coming the chief executive of a peo-
ple of such unexampled enterprise,
intelligence .and patriotism, and there-
fore accepted. I come unpledged
and untrammeled. I bring no one
with me. 1 have no favorites. I
have it in my heart to make you as
jood a governor as you would have
mc be. I shall strive to serve not
interests of any one place but of the
whole territory. If 1 make mistakes
I hope you will at least remember
that all of us are human, and that
my errors are of the head and not of
the heart. I realize that more re-
sponsibility has been cenferred upon
me than upon any man who has ever
before been made governor. 13 ut I
feel that you are all going to help me.
I am here to help you to make a
rich, prosperous and grand country
out of our marvelous, natural advan-
tages. I am going to do what I be-
lieve is right. The power to do all
want to see a sehool system built up
that will rear noble men and women
—men at least who will have greater
ability than I have. I want to espec-
ially give my earnest and prayful
thanks for this gracious welcome to-
day. I am glad the noble women of
Oklahoma have turned out to wel-
come us. Without them life would
not be worth living. A man who will
mistreat his wife, mother or sister is
a dangerous man. Be honest with
them and you will be good men. I
am aware this welcome is not for me.
It is for the chief executive of the
Territory. I thank you personally
and thank you as that executive. 1
am going to do all I can for you and
want you to help me benefit you.
The power is not in me, it is in you.
You can depend on me to do my du-
♦y honestly as I sec it. Again I
thank you for this splendid welcome.
After his brief remarks the gover-
nor announced that he had a cere-
mony to perform and he then admin-
istered the oath of office to Justices
Abraham J. Seay and John G. Clarke
stating at the time that he also made
them citizens of the territory.
Just at this point, wind and rain
drove the gathering to shelter and
the ceremonies ceased.
notes and observations.
The governor is a friend to the la
dies—that fact is plain to all.
J. M. RAGSDALE, President. KI>. CORETTK, Cashier, j
C. R. McLAIN, Vice President.
DO A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
Reference^:
Newton National Rank, Newton, Kansas. National Bank of Commerce, I
Kansas City, Mo. American National Rank, Kansas City Mo. Midland
National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. First National Bank, Chicago. United
States National Rank, N. Y. Commercial Rank, Guthrie, I. T.
fl E 0 C E R.
Headquarters For
PALACE BARBER SHOP.
A. P. KOLLEY, Proprietor.
SHAVING, SHAMPOOING ANI) FASHIONABLE HAIR CUTTING.
Next Door to Green Front Hotel. Norman, I. T.
miles are as follows:
county seat. .
1—Guthri e
2—Oklahoma City. .
3—Norma n
4—El Reno.
Ever}'body was favorably impress-
ed with the appearance of the govern-
or.
It was a grand and enthusiastic
gathering of Oklahoma's represent
tive people.
Quite a number of the Normauites
stayed over and participated in the
evening reception.
Everybody was favorably impress
ed with Norman 's delegation which
created a good impression.
Norman, the gem of the Little Riv-
er county, covered herself with glory
in the welcome.—State Capital.
Guthrie Is the place for the perraan
ent Capitol. That fact was eon-
cceded to by nearly ever}' visitor
The accommodations for so large a
crowd were meagre indeed but no one
complained anil all seemed happy and
content.
The Transcript would like to
give a more full account of the pro-
ceedings of the day but lack of space
prevents.
The Norman delegation numbered
50 strong, hearty and intelligent look
ing citizens in charge of Mayor Mar-
quart.—Guthrie News..
Governor Steele Designates The
Lines of six Nearly Equal
Counties.
Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, china, Glass
and Queensware.
• A COMPLETE STOCK OF
AREA.
...614
... 528
...455
. ..515
i-OOL
ICE!
Hats, caps, Gloves and Gents Furnish-
ing* Goods.
-I CALL ATTENTION TO MY-
Trade Solicited.
—Leave orders at the—
Ice Depot,
Last Saturday afternoon Governor
Steele took what he considered the
first step towards organization by-
designating the county lines. In
this matter he followed his own ideas
of right and has apparently tried to
divide the territory as nearly equal
as practicable among tho sis desig-
nated counties. As a whole the lines
will prove satisfactory, but doubtless
each of the six counties will wish
that a few more townships were in-
cluded within its lines. Governor
Steele's plans seem to have been
largely determined before coming
here and the only change made was
in regard to Stillwater's county.
Three townships were taken off from
this county as originally planned, at
the request of some of the citizens of
Stillwater, and the land so taken was
divided between Guthrie and King-
fisher counties, This makes Guthrie
and Kingfisher the two largest coun-
tie, while, as originally laid out, Ok-
lahoma City's county was the largest.
Norman county is larger than she
had hoped. Edmond is in Oklahoma
City county, which stretchcs north
to within ten miles of Guthrie. Or-
lando, Alfred and Seward are within
Guthrie county.
• 'I based these boundaries on ter-
ritory and railroad mileage," said the
governor, 11 and did it as equitably as
a desire to do right could dictate.
The railroad taxation is about the
only source of revenue now and I
gave each county as good a mileage
as possible. Then you will see that
[jual as it
5—Kingfisher 541
G—Stillwater 373
The boundaries of the counties arc:
No. 1 commences at the center of
the Cimarron river, where it crosses'
the cast line of township seventeen, Satisfaction Guaranteed
thence along the center of said river
to the northwest corner of town sev- j
enteen, thence north on the east line Free delivery to aU parts of tho
of range two west to the north line of I 11 - '
Oklahoma, then west to the west line
of section 4 in town 19, range 4 west,
thence south along said section line
to the northwest corner of section 4,
town 15, range three west, and thence
r.tri'- "o—'.o. r. j. weeks. East Main St.
the south line of town 14, range 1 — - - -
west, thence east to the Indian merid-
ian. thence north to the place of be-
ginning, containing 16 townships and
25 sections, making 614 squtre
miles.
No. 2 commences at the Indian
meridian, and runs due west on the
north line township 14 north to the
west line of town 14 range 4 west,
thence south on the south line of
section 19, town 11, range 4 west,
thence east on said section lines to
the Indian meridian, thence north to
the place of beginning, containing 10
townships aud 10 sections, or 528
square miles.
No. 3, beginning at the Indian me-
ridian at the southeast corner of sec-
tion 24 town ten, range4 west, thence
south to the center of the Canadian
river, thence along the center of said
river to where it intersects the west
line of tp. 4 west, thence north to the
south line of sec. 10, tp. 11, range 4
west, thence east along said line to
the place of beginning, containing 13
townships and 3 sections, or 455
square miles.
No. 4. Commencing at the north-
east corner of town 15, range 5 west,
thence west to the 98th meridian,
thence south to the Canadian river,
thence aloug the channel of said river
to the west line of range 4 west
thence north along said line to the
place of beginning. Containing 14
townships, G sections; or 515 squar
miles.
No. 5; Commencing at the south-
east corner of section 25, township
16 north of range, 4 west, thence
north along said eastern section line
to the north line of Oklahoma, thence
west along said north line to its inter-
section with the Cimarron river,
thence down the center of said stream
to its point of intersection with the
98th meridian to the south line of
township 16, thence east along said
township line to the place of begin-
HIGH GRADE FLOUR.
Don't forget to call on me before buying
elsewhere. All goods at
ROGK BOTTOM
JS/L. McGINI-iEY,
: : : : Norman, .1T.
«T. n>. Maguire,
DEALER IN
Hardware and Implements.
THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR
M. T. ROYSE
WEST OF RAILROAD,
y.
A. P. TAYLOKj
Fliotograplier -
—Every farmer should buy one of—
Clark's Cutaway Harrows.
The best tool for farmers use on cither sod or oldjground.
Livery and Feed Stable
OSCAR ORME, Proprietor.
Prices reasonable and best Turnouts
in the city.
tSrComc and see us when you want a first-class Kig .fJ-J
North Side Gray Street. : :
Wagon Yard in Connection,
Norman,
Oklahoma.
-BEFORE BUYING GO T<
No. 6. Commencing at a point
where the east line of township 4
east intersects the north liife of Okla-
homa, thence south on said township
line to the center of the Cimarron riv-
er, thence up said river to its inter-
section with the west line of town-
ship 1 west thence north on the said
township line to tho north line of
Oklahoma and thence cast 011 said
north line to the place of beginning,
containing nine and a fraction town-
ships or 373 sipiarc miles.—Guthrie
News.
in area the) are as near
neve is rigui. xne ,,owe, , , ..,was possible to make then. Of
this is here and in the fields to day.! course I had no knowledge of any
"• in the people. Republicans, agreements the people had made. I
Weeks'
store,
FOR YOUT
Drugs. Medicines. Oils. Glass. Wall Paper- etc
See and get Our Prices,
We can please, save you money and give satisfaction. Prescriptions care-
fully compounded at all hours day and night.
Planters Hotel,
I. K. MILLER, Proprietor.
The best Accommodations in the City.
I This hotel has recently changed hands and everything has been remodeled and
wo have everything the market affords for our tables.
poardir^g btj Pay or Week-
Opposite Postofflce.
Norman, Oklahoma.
:-BLUE FRONT-:
* Wholesale § Retail Grocery "stS
1 Only !«■* ounces per
Carey-Lombard Lumber Co.
A D ACERS, Manager,
Hardware^
VW I rV IE,
FOB THE WORLD'S FAIR,
1 Solicits Correspondence in regard to Goods and Prices.
and L-umber.
Fai'm JmpJcmentp
At 10:10 p. m. Saturday Gov
Steele wired his appointments of
commissioners for the World's Fair.
John D. Miles, of Kingfisher, was
made a delegate, with Joseph W.
McNeal. of Guthrie, as alternate.
i< un> rni;m gi'innuu ™
Solicits Open Orders and Guarantees Satisfaction. Diumoad Trado Mark, fcor aio
Only 1«4 ounces per rod. It >
pcundt Itn to the nile than any other W Iru.
TTahlus same Blze. Made In Galvanised or
and FURNUURE.
as alternate. It is required that the
members of this commission '.,c not
from one political party, and the
ST A I'LE ANI' FANCY GltOCKKIKS IN SOT I'll DUN OKI.AIUI.M A
I believ . . . . .
Governor Steele has announced ''em^r 1 shaU consult w''«« | waa „fraid to open up discussion for
Ids intention to visit the various ^ ^e | of entangling delay. These
towns in Oklahoma before making j their interests are concerned. The I boundaries are onlj temporal) and
the appointment of county officers, two great parties should labor togeth-, can be changed by the legislature to
He will probably reac1- Norman some «r to build up the territory. Let us Sllit the conditions. It was necessary
. v l/nml Will 1 «. accorded 8et our ^rand tcn'ltory on lts feet to organize the counties at once and from one political party, and the whlch we offer to tiie trade strictly on its own merit*,
time next wee through unity of action and honest j tion bad to be set: llrst mentioned gentlemen represent j inducement* of any kind beyond a legitimate profit
it hearty and sincere welcome b\ tu determination of purpose and attract . t, . , 1i1i;,..in^ wi.il th.- latter o
energetic people of our city and vi- the outside world and then settle our I tied first. ' • • EIjLIjDGtE <&
' ... , t..- 1.• 1,. i ti... ♦i.-i o/mmiln. iu u..::nr<> > pnmn from the Democrats.
We do not advertise to sell goods below cost to catch transient trade; we
aim to sell goods to our customers anil deal with them in such a manner as
to secure their confidence and thus establish permanent relations, valuable
to them as well as to ourselves. We are in the market for business with
Othaniel Reesoir, of El Kcno, was the largest stock of
made delegate, with John Wallace
without schemes
Respectfully,
the outsuie worm anu ummi uvuu uui 1 1
I political difficulties afterwards, 11 The ar««vs of the counties i* square come from the Democrat*
ELLEDGE & HARTLEY.
Palace Drug Store,
GEORGE BLAKE, Proprietor.
A LAUGH STOCK OF
Druas Paints, Oils, Brushed. Toilet Arliele*, Perfnmerk
Fancy Good:., Fine t i; Wall Paper, Ktc.
prescriptions Carefully Com pounced
Come
Norman,
£LlO.Ci
Soaps ami
See.
OkUdwma.
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