The Shawnee News (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 16, No. 198, Ed. 1 Friday, November 17, 1911 Page: 1 of 6
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The Daily News Three
Months for One Dollar
THE SHAWNEE NEWS.
Al S°Cl,tf
The Daily News Three
Months for One Dollar
SIXTEENTH YKAII—FRIDAY EVENlMi EDITION.
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER, 17, Hill.
EIVE CENTS.
Finances Have Been
Arranged in Record
Time-Surveying For-
ces Ordered Doubled
to Finish Location of
Line
All forces in the work of locating
the line of the M., 0. and G. Railway
from Henryetta to Oklahoma City,
and from Wagoner to Henryetta, a*e
to be doubled immediately, according
to orders of William Keneflck, cabled
from Franco by him to representa-
tives here and elsewhere. This fol-
lows the statement of Mr. Keneflck
that he has secured assurances of
funds from foreign capitalists with
which to construct all the lines now
contemplated.
J. H. Johnston of Oklahoma City,
who represents Mr. Keneflck in Ok-
lahoma, received this information di-
rect from Mr. Keneflck Thursday, and
will immediately communicate with
the locating forces in the field in
order that Mr. Keneflck's instructions
may be carried out immediately.
Engineers have been working on
routes for the past five months in
the eastern portion of the State. Dif-
ferent routes have been surveyed be-
tween Shawnee and Henryetta and
Shawnee and Oklahoma City, for the
purpose of finding the best line. It
is the intention to begin construction
work at Henryetta and work thiB
way, making the line not more than
105 miles long.
In all events, however, the road
will pass through Shawnee, coming
into this city a little to the north-
east, and practically paralleling the
Our Record
We have always kept faith
with our depositors and custo-
mers. We have avoided doubt-
ful and speculative enterprises.
We have shunned speculation £
as you would a plague. We j;
are tryjug to see how good re y
can make this bank, rather (
than how BIO.
The accounts of people look- J
lng for a safe bank are In-
vlted.
Officers:
W. S. Search, President.
C. D. Rorer, Vice-President.
B. B. Brundage, Cashier.
C. G, Wltte, Asst. Cashier.
SECURITY STATE BUNK
UNDER GUARANTY LAW.
Rock Island and Katy to Oklahoma
City.
Raised Money Quickly.
Immediately after Mr. Kenefick
closed negotiations with Oklahoma
City, in which a bonus of $75,000 was
raised for the purchase of terminals
for the line, he left for Paris, where
he was to interest capitalists in the
matter of furnishing money for the
project. His success was such that
in less than three months he an-
nounces everythiug ready to actually
begin work.
Tentative surveys have been made
on the newly projected lines, but in
some placeB It will be necessary to
make new surveys in order to reduce
mileage to the minimum or to reduce
the grades. It is this part of the
work on which forces will be doubled,
and this means that grades are to be
put in shape in the shortest possible
time for grading and tracklaying.
The line from Henryetta to Okla-
homa City will be almost a straight
piece of track, 105 miles long. It
traverses some of the best country
for all purposes in (he State, and
will be one of the best feeders for
Shawnee business that could be de-
Hired.
It is expected that Mr. Keneflck
will reach this country within the
next two weeks and he will probably
come to Shawnee at once to confer
with local representatives.
son held
WILLIAM WOLFE UIVEJf FOUR
YEARS FOR T11E KILLING
OF HENRY LAMIRAND.
JURY IS OUT TWO
FLOATING BRICK HERE
Like Shawnee! Says He Has
Mortgage On the Town.
Jim Shannon, the celebrated
"Floating Brick," floated Into Shaw-
nee Thursday evening and anchored
temporarily.
"Do I like Shawnee?" he said, in
answer to that question; "why, I
have a mortgage on the town," he
exclaimed, enthusiastically. "Just
tell the good people that the 'razor
doctor' Is here, ready to grind, but
not to knock," he concluded.
ADDIIION10 IDE VAUL1
Gas Company Did the Work at Night
To Avoid Inconvenience.
A force of workmen were engaged
in the office of the Shawnee Gas and
Electric Co. last night enlarging the
vault. The contents of the vault
were removed during yesterday aft-
ernoon and were guarded all night
while the work was being completed.
Night, was chosen for the work in
order that the routine of the office
might be disturbed as little as pos-
sible.
Returned a Verdict In the District
Court at 2 o'clock This After-
noon—Was Expected.
A Jury in the District Court this
afternoon returned a verdict acquit-
ting George Wolfe of the murder of
Henry Lamirand, a neighbor, and
convicting his son, William Woife, of
manslaughter. The penalty was made
four years in the State penitentiary
at McAlester. The verdict was not
unexpected by those who have fol-
lowed the case. The Jury was out
about two hours, returning their ver-
dict at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Principals Prominent.
The principals in the tragedy
which resulted in the trial of George
and William Wolfe were all promi-
nent in the vicinity of Wanette. The
case was followed with much interest
by neighbors and friends, who
swarmed about the courthouse dur-
ing the trial. Self-defense was the
plea of the Wolfes.
FOR CONVENTION
Senslon Will Be Held In Convention
Hall This Evening.
The advance guard of the dele-
gates to the Oklahoma Singing Con-
vention arrived in Shawnee this aft-
ernoon and arranged for the opening
to be held In Convention this even-
ing.
The purpose of the convention is
the organization of an Oklahoma
singing society.
Saved Child From Death.
"After our child had suffered from
severe bronchial trouble for a year,"
wrote G. T. Richardson, of Richard-
son's Mills, Ala., "we feared It had
consumption. It had a bad cough all
the time. We tried many remedies
without avail, and doctor's medicine
seemed as useless. Finally we tried
Dr. King's New Discovery, and are
pleased to Bay that one bottle ef-
fected a complete cure, and our child
is again strong and healthy." For
coughs, colds, hoarseness, la grippe,
asthma, croup and sore lunge. It's the
most infallible remedy that's made.
Price 60c and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by all druggists. *
Statement of Condition of the
Shawnee National Bank
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
As made t* the Comptroller of the Currency at the close of bnilnesi Friday, September 1, ML
RESOURCES
United Suites Bonds, at par 60,000.00
Tim* Loan* and Discounts K27410.M)
Banking House. Furniture and Fixtures 2,000.00
Stocks and Securities (County Warrants) 2S.728.M
Demand Loans $ t,«95.M
Cash and Sight Exchange ilMmi !"8,049J«
Total W01.0R8.IK
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock 160,000.00
Surplus and Undivided Profits W,«8(U# ltMUW0.M
Circulating Notea 60,000.00
Deposits 750,408.8*
Total ID01.088J6
The above statement Is correct: JXO. W. JONES. Cashier.
Correct—Attest:
H. T. DOUGLAS,
J. M. AYDELOTTE,
8. C. VINSON, Directors.
testify vs.
PRISONERS SHAH AND SI.KIXiE
BROUGHT FROM MCALESTER
PENITENTIARY.
NOW SERVING SEVEN YEARS
Crime Was a Particularly Atrocious
One—Trouble Getting
Prisoner.
Sheriff Pierce returned this morn-
ing from McAlester with Richard
Shaw and Will Sledge, negroes, who
are serving sentences of seven years
each there for the burglary and
burning of the Tecumseh depot of
the Santa Fe last winter. They are
wanted as witnesses against Ralph
Brown, another negro, who was put
on trial today in the District Court
for the same offense, and also the
burglary of a store at Sewell, a ne-
gro town south of Tecumseh.
An Atrocious Crime.
The crime with which Brown is
charged is a particularly atrocious
one. According to statements of
Sledge and Shaw, who were with
him, after they had robbed the depot
and left, Brown returned, saying that
he didn't like the agent and wanted
to burn him up. He set fire to the
building, according to their state-
ments, with the belief that the agent
was asleep inside.
Eluded Capture.
Shaw and Sledge were arrested at
Tecumseh soon after the crime and
some of the stolen goods were found
at their homes. Brown, however, es-
caped, and was finally located in the
Payne County Jail, where he was
held on a bootlegging charge. Sher-
iff Pierce asked that he be turned
over to this county for trial, as the
charge here was much more serious,
but because of a misunderstanding
with the sheriff at Stillwater, he re-
fused to give Brown up. Pierce,
however, had a petition to the gov-
ernor signed by leading citizens and
county officers, and Governor Cruce
ordered the Payne County sheriff to
turn the prisoner over to this county.
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new mexico
dept. store
JOINT DEMONSTRATION AT THE
MAMMOTH DEPARTMENT
STORE NEXT WEEK.
THE HOSPITAL WILL BENEFIT
To Receive Proceeds of Sale of Cakes
Entered—Valuable Prizes
Are Offered.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of
next week, in the cloak and suit de-
partment of the Mammoth Depart-
ment Store, there will be a joint
demonstration given by the Southern
Cotton Oil Co. of New Orleans and
the Shawnee Milling Co., of Wesson's
Snowdrift cooking oil and Snowdrift
hogless lard, and "Magnolia" soft
wheat cake and pastry flour. Wed-
nesday a big cake baking contest will
be held for the benefit of the Shaw-
nee Hospital.
Free Samples.
During the demonstration hot bis-
cuits, doughnuts and coffee will be
served free, and all ladies of Shaw-
nee are invited to partake. The dem-
onstration will be in charge of com-
petent people, and the cooking done
will be with the Southern Cotton Oil
Co.'s products and "Magnolia" flour.
Cake Contest Wednesday.
The cake baking contest will take
place Wednesday. All cakes entered
must be made with the use of Wes-
son's Snowdrift cooking oil or Snow-
drift hogless lard and "Magnolia"
flour. The cakes will be Judged by
three competent Judges from the
city. Valuable premiums will be of-
fered, for which see full page ad in
The Sunday Morning News. Follow-
ing the awarding of the premiums,
the cakes will be auctioned off, and
the entire proceeds will be donated
to the hospital.
Every person attending the demon-
stration will be given a Snowdrift
cookbook and a free sample of Karoj
com syrup. Further particyjprs of
the demonstration will be published
in subsequent issues.
Grace M. E. Church.
First quarterly conference will bo
held at Grace Church Saturday
night (tomorrow) at 7:30 o'clock.
Sabbath morning services as fol-
lows: Sunday School, 9:45 a. in.: A.
T. Gardiner, superintendent. Ser-
mon by Rev. D. G. Murray of Okla-
homa City, district superintendent, at
10:45 a. mi Evening services: Ep-
worth League, 6:45 p. m. Sermon
by pastor at 7:30 p. m., the subject
of which will be "Did the World
Need the Bible?"
Death of Mrs. Stroud.
Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Stroud, aged
59 years, died yesterday at the home
of her son, 219 South Pennsylvania
street. Death resulted from cancer
of the tongue. Funeral services were
held at the residence this morning
at 11 o'clock. Interment was at
Fairview cemetery.
Services at Rock Creek.
Dr. C. M. Brooke will visit North
Rock Creek, In company with Rev. L.
Walter Nine and others, and conduct
services at 7:30 o'clock Monday
night, November 20. This being the
first visit to Rock Creek by the State
superintendent, a large congregation
is much desired.
HE SPRAINED HIS FOOT
.Indite Abernutbj of the Superior
Court Is Limping.
Judge Abernathy of tho Superior
Court Is walking with a decided
limp, though one of the youngest
Judges In the State. Hlg infirmity is
caused, however, by a strained foot,
received when he stepped oft a low
retaining wall at his home. His
foot turned on the sloping ground,
straining a ligament.
be hoi office
Democrats of New State Attribute Theatrical Industry Will nourish
Much of Success to Him. Here This Season.
Las Vegas, N. M., Nov. 16.—In a
statement issued here Thursday, J.
D. Hand, chairman of the Democratic
State Committee, attributes the amaz-
ing Democratic victory in New Mex-
ico last week to the untiring efforts
of United States Senator Robert L.
Owen of Oklahoma, in the senate last
winter. Chairman Hand sent Sena-
tor Owen the following telegram:
"Hon. Robert L. Owen, Washington,
D. C.—New Mexico has at last se-
cured freedom and liberty. A great
victory for the Democrats has been
won. The ring gang and carpetbag
rule has breathed its last, and hon-
esty will now prevail. Your gallant
stand March 4 saved us and caused
this victory.—J. D. Hand."
The work of Senator Owen referred
to consisted in the main of his pre-
venting the Republican "stand pat"
Constitution being approved by the
senate on March 4, last. By his de-
termined stand the Oklahoma sena-
tor compelled the adoption of the
famous amendment to the New Mex-
ico Constitution, for submission to
the people of the new State, whereby
a majority vote could submit and
amend the Constitution. Chairman
Hand and all of the members o! the
Democratic State organization are
unanimous In their praise of Senator
Owen on this account Progressive
Republicans agree with them that by
this action of his issues were raised
which enabled them Jointly to carry
the State against overwhelming odds
Manager Harrington of various
stock companies will make Shawnee
the home for all his companies. He
now has the St. Elmo company,
which is on the road and will make
an extended tour of Oklahoma, Texas,
Colorado and Arkansas, closing in
May near Shawnee; his Vendetta
company, which will take the road
soon, and a magnificent production
of "Daniel Boone." All of these are,
In addition to his Beatrice Harring-
ton company, now playing at the Ma-
jestic.
Building Studios.
Mr. Harrington Is now building, in
the rear of his pretty residence on
North Park street, a large scenic
studio, storehouse and general struc-
ture, where all of his various at-
tractions will be prepared for the
road. As Shawnee, his home town,
will be headquarters for all of the
amusement enterprises, this city will
become a theatrical town of note and
will have, besides, an Important in-
dustry.
Nunduy Program at IJ. B. Church.
10:45 a. m.—God's great questiou:
Who will go for us? Who wi'l an-
swer? "Here Am I, Send Mo—Who?"
by Rev. Nine.
7:30 p. m.—Dr. C. M. Brooke will
preach the sermon. Mrs. Howard T.
Fewell will sing a soio. Hear the
big chorus of eighty voices.
Come early and be assured a seat.
To reach the church, take East Main
street car.
W. O. W. Notice.
Sovereign Conductor J. C. Root,
Sovereign J E. Fitzgerald of the
Board of Sovereign Managers, and
Sovereign R. L. Forgan, State man-
ager, will speak at the W. O. W. Hall
Monday evening, November 20. The
ladies will serve refreshments. All
members of the W. O. W. and their
friends are Invited. J. M. Hamilton,
Clerk. 17-3t
It Startled the World.
when the astounding claimB were
first made for Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
but forty years of wonderful cures
have proved them true, and every-
where it is now known as the beet
salve on earth for Burns, Bolls,
Scalds, Sores. Cuts, Bruises, Sprains,
Swellings, Eczema, Chapped hands,
Fever Sores and Piles. Only 25c at
all druggists. #
Organization of Okla-
homa Branch of So-
ciety of Equity Will
Be Perfected —Pres.
Everitt to Deliver an
Address
A meeting for the organization of
a State Farmers' Society of Equity
will open in Shawnee in Convention
Ha'l Tuesday next at 10 o'clock a.
m. The meeting will be under the
auspices of the local organization of
which J. A. Harman, State organizer,
is secretary.
The program of the meeting is as
follows:
Tuesday* November 21.
10 a. m.—Address of welcome.
Mayor A. D. Martin.
Response by representative of the
Farmers' Society of Equity.
Adjourn to 2 p. m.
Afternoon Session.
Address by Hon. J. A. Everitt, na-
tional president of tho Farmers' So-
ciety of Equity, on the objects, pur-
poses and accomplishments of the
organization.
Answers to queries, general discus-
sion, etc.
Adjourn to 8 p. m.
Kveiling Session.
Hon. J. A. Everitt of Indianapolis,
Ind., will address the members of
trades unions and consumers of
Shawnee. The ladles are especially
requested to be present and hear
him.
Wednesday, November
Resumption of work of organiza-
tion.
Committees: Reception committee
from the trades unions of Shawnee,
Messrs. Barnes, Berry, Blessing and
Hamilton. From the Farmers' So-
ciety of Equity, Messrs. Henson, Kas-
melor, Thomas, Hampton, Springer,
Jarbo, Houchln, Casper, Rogers, Lon-
don, Edwards, Guderlan, Brown, Har-
man and Barnes.
The cost or living reduced by buy
lng your meat at Graf's Meat Mar-
ket, 124 North Broadway. Open for
business Sept 80. 28-4t
Son's Power Operates Pumping Plant.
After many years of experiments
and failures, an American inventor
of apparatus designed to utilize di-
rectly. the sun's power has perfected
an apparatus which has been in op-
eration in Philadelphia. The ma-
chine was kept running steadily for
several weeks, and during that time
pumped several millions of gallons of
water by power obtained from the
sun's rays alone. An illustrated de-
scription of the plant appears In the
December Popular Mechanics Maga-
slne.
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WE CAN SHOW KFSULTS
in repairing your shoes that will
surprise you—both in the money
you will save and In the appear-
ance of the mended shoe.
HATE A NEW SOLE
put on, or a new lift on th«
heels, a patch on the toe as only
we can patch, and see how fine
and dandy you will be at small
cost to you.
J. M. VAN TRESS, Prop.
Phone 184. 19 W. Main St
The Small Depositor is
Welcome at This Bank
A hundred small accounts make a bank stronger than a dozen
large ones. That is one of our reasons for urging the man
of limited means to transact his business with us.
Large accounts are welcome too, for It Is our purpose to
serve ALL the people, whether their business be small or
large.
THE STATE NATIONAL BANK
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
UNDEH THE SUPERVISION OF THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT.
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Barrett, Charles F. The Shawnee News (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 16, No. 198, Ed. 1 Friday, November 17, 1911, newspaper, November 17, 1911; Shawnee, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc139032/m1/1/?q=%22United+States%22: accessed August 15, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.