Drumright Evening Derrick (Drumright, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 287, Ed. 2 Tuesday, December 24, 1918 Page: 2 of 6
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THE DRUMRIGHT DERRICK
STRANDTHEATRE
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X SANTA CLAUS LETTERS *
The Fads and Fancies of 1919, one
* ol Barbour's select companies of ar-
Merry Christmas
To the Patrons
of the
Strand Theatre.
JAMES ALIFIER, Prop.
j\ Lou S. Allard, Jr., 9 years old, X!tists, under the management of Wm.
V in charge of Santa's Post Office X Tibbils, showed their merit last even-
1 \ at t>.e Evening Derrick office. X t i:ig to a lar^c audiencc composed of
IJrumright's citizens, and by the ap
WISHING YOU
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
We thank you for past patronage and
a continuance of same.
Edwards Mercantile
Company.
' plaud and laughter accorded this
' select company is without a doubt ap-
1 predated in Drumright. Special men-
j tion is due Miss Helen Hargis who
lendered one of the hi# show hits of
; the season in the song "I Hate to
The following? letters have been re-1 i,0se You. Too much credit cannot
ceived to send to Santa Claus in care be given this young artist for her
Kveninig Derrick or leave at the'work. Expert singers and dancers
Santa Claus Post Office at the Eeven-: are included in the chorus.
ing Derrick office. | jhe principals in this musical com
" eriy are none other than James Dooly,
Drumright, Okla., Dec. 22, 19IS. ^jlc Hebrew comedian, Sam Loeb, an-
Dear Santa: other man of high reputation, Tommy
I am 8 years old and I want a train l.aRose, late of the Regal Theatre of
and a story book. I will write to you j os Angeles, Cal., Roily Coy, char-
next Christmas day in 1919.
Yours truly,
i THEODORE CUNNINGHAM.
Corner Second and Ohio.
Drumright, Okla., Dec. 22, 1918.
Dear Santa:
I would like to have you bring me
1 some candy and nuts and a set of |
I checkers and bring brother Donald a
uain and also candy and nuts and
also please, Santa, don't forget to
I bring my two sisters,> Violet and An-
abelle, a doll, ?et of dishes and some
candy and nuts. Goodbye, Santa
Claus.
Yours truly,
CLAYTON CUNNINGHAM,
Corner Second and Ohio.
acter man with a reputation in musi-
cal comedy, Miss Stella Mayfield who
plays leads is from the big musical i
(omei'.y company of San Francisco j
and her work is excellent, and Miss,
Georgia Mack, who carries with her!
personality and a voice that pleases.
Tonight's bill is entitled "Twins" j
| and Jim Dooley, the comedian plays |
father, supported by the above men-
tioned artists. If vou want a real
laugh see this royalty bill where Miss
Mayfield plays two ports, brother and
sister, and makes up as a real man.
The chorus will show class both in
v/ard-robe and dainty steps.
We Wish One and All
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Our many friends we invite you to
call at our store to see the many nice
gifts we have.
St. Joe Bargain Store
Drumright, Okla., Dec. 13, 1918.
Dear Santa Claus:
Are you coming by my house this
year? Will you please bring me a lit-
tle doll and a little bed and a little
mattress on the little bed; and 1 want
a doll buggy, too. I have been good
and my teacher has been good to me.
I want a little house for Christmas, j
I live on Short street. Goodbye,!
Santa Claus.
MAUD KNOWLES. |
Bring me back my papa on this j
Christmas day for me have been so ,
lonely since the angels took him away, i
Give the other girls my toys, my dolls ]
and candies, too. Please bring me (
back by daddie is all I ask of you.
NELLIE WARD.
North Pennsylvania.
S I RAND ' BUNCH" TO HAVE
A CHRISTMAS SPREAD
James Alifer of the Strand theatre
will give a Christmas supper to the
"Fads and Fancies of 1919'' company
and the boys who are employed at
that popular playhouse.
COLORED POSTMASTER
INDICTED ON CHARGE
OF EMBEZZLING CASH
Samuel H. Harrison, negro post-
master of the nego village of Gray-
son of "Widcat'' was arrested on a
charge of embezzling $200 of the
funds of the post office.
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH
The Baptist Sunday School will
have a Christmas tree and will also
render £ pleasing program at the
church tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
The Drumright post office will bo
t pen from 8 to 10:30 a. m. on Christ-
mas day.
LOST—Monday evening a military
locket somewhere on P>roadway;
contained a picture and description
blank; infantry insignia on locket.
Finder return to Derrick office and
receive reward.
Agnes Coil. 287-2tp.
Hurrah Boys
Hurrah!
We welcome
you home soldier
boys and wish you
and all the patrons
of our store
A
n MERRY
CHRISTMAS
"The Store For All."
M. N. DEEBA
EXTRA SPECIAL!
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For Saturday, Monday and Tuesday Only!
SUITS, COATS and DRESSES
At One-Half Price!
This Means any Ladies' or Misses' Suit, Coat or Dress in the House.
On account of using our windows for Xmas Goods we cannot show them in our windows. Come in and see them.
CHOICE
$>1.95
Any Hat in the House.
LADIES READY TO WEAR
Or u Ok I a.
CHOICE
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Any Hat in the House.
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