Drumright Evening Derrick (Drumright, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 265, Ed. 1 Monday, February 7, 1921 Page: 1 of 4
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VOL. 5. NUMBER 265
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DRUMRIGHT. OKLAHOMA, MONDAY, FEB. 7, 1921
DAILY 15c PER WEEK
FIRE DEPARTMENT BOTH HOUSES [EG.
RECEIVES FIVE CALLS FACE FULL PROGRAM
IN THIRTY-SIX HRS.
AFTER LAPSE OF TWENTY-FIVE
DAYS. BOYS HAVE BUSY
SEASON
Without a single alarm In twenty-
flve days, the firebug broke loose Sat-
urday morning, and five alarms were
s&ot In within thirtysix hours.
The first alarm Saturday morning
at 8:40 proved to be a small residence
at 209 east Shaffer st., which was the
home of G. A. Farris, and the fire was
soon overcome, very little damage re-
sulting.
The next alarm was at 8:45 Satur-
day night, was a carpenter shop, own
ed by F. Vorhees in which a Ford Monday.
AT BEGINNING OF SIXTH WEEK
OF SESSION IMPORTANT MAT-
TERS FILL CALENDAR
By Associate* Press
Okla. City, Feb. 7.—Heavy work
faces both houses of the legislature to-
day as they begin the sixth week of
the session. Perhaps the most import-
ant matter immediately before the
house is the report of the committee
appointed to Investigate affairs in
general around the capltol and
grounds.
Although this committee has not in-
dicated definitely that a report is
ready, It was generally understood Fri-
day the report was to have been made
Saturday, but the house adjourned till
truck was burning. The fire was soon
put out, considerable damage having
been done to the truck. An hour later
it was necessary to return to the same
location. Apparently some Are under
the floor had been left unnoticed, and
had blazed out again- The damaged
truck was covered by insurance.
Soldier relief legislation is on the
calendars of both houses early this
week.
TEXAS BANKER TO OIL FIELDS
AS DAY WORKER
GainsviUe, Texas , Feb. 7.—Frank
Sunday morning, fire broke out at Morris, jr., vice president of the First
Pat O'Tracy's residence. The alarm
was phoned in by W B. Miser at 4:45.
By the time the boys arrived the
blaze had such a start, that it was im-
possible to control it, and it was all
the fire fighters could do to save the
outbu'ldings.
Mr. O'Tracy had been awakened by
flames, and had just time to rescue
his wife, who had fainted. The Muse
which was valued at about $1500 and
furniture valued at about $500 was a
complete loss. The cause of the Are is
unknown.
The fifth alarm in connection with
a Willys Kn/ght car, which had taken
fire at the corner of Broadway and
Pennsylvania. The motor had backfir-
ed through the carbureator and
saught some gasoline that had been
leaking into the pan. The wiring was
burnt out, and the paint on the hood
•was damaged, beforethe flames was
extinguished.
CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION
PROPOSED
State bank of Grainesville, has decid-
ed to don overalls and follow the tffe
of an °i' driller rather than continue
in his present capacity at the bank.
Morris has resigned from the hank
and will-move in a few days to Ard-
more, Okla, where he has purchased
an 'interest in a contracting oil firm,
he will work as a common laborer in
the oil fields.
Morris is 31 years old and has been
a banker for 13 years, working his way
from bookkeeper to the position he
r-ew holds He also is president of the
Rotary club of Gainesville, a choral
club, vice president of the chamber of
commerce anl Retail Merchants asso-
ciation.
NORMAN BECOMES
MARRIAGE MECCA
By Associated Press
Washington, Feb- 7.—A resolution
proposing a congressional investiga-
tion of the West Virginia coal strike
situation, includng aimed violence in Only one negro couple applied'for
the moling camps, was intrduced by'
Senator Johnson, republican, of Cali-
fornia. The resolution was referred to
the senate labor committee without
comment.
Norman, Feb. 5.—Is Norman becom-
ing a marriage mecea?
(Cleveland county officials say so.
Out of 230 marriage licenses issued
during 1920 in Cleveland county, ap-
proximately 75 percent were for coup-
les n other counties, a majority of
them from Oklahoma Ciey
Norman's situation is largely re-
sponsible for this, officials believe.
SLEET GENERAL OVER
STATE; COLOER T0-
T
TURNS TO RAIN IN SOUTHWEST
PART AND SOUTHERN. MAY
SNOW TONIGHT
Okla- City, Feb. 7.—Oklahomans liv-
ing In the central, western and ex-
treme northern part of the State mush
ed to their places of business today
through a heavy coat of sleet, while
those o fthe eastern part, as far north
as Tulsa, began the day's work under
heavy clouds, fog, raih, snow, or sleet.
This condition extended over the
southwest portion, according to the
weather bureau.
The prediction is for colder weather
tonight, with probably snow, followed
by lower temperatures tomorrow.
; TO SECURE
DAILY TRAIN SERV-
ICE TO OKLA. CITY
UP TO CONCERTED ACTION OF
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, HAR-
RIS TELLS HASLER
CATTLEMEN ASK FOR REDUC-
TION IN FREIGHT RATES
Washington, Feb. 7.—A reduction in<
freight rates was'asked of the inter-
state commerce commissio ntoday by
six of the largest cattlemen's assoeia-
t'rns of the west.
Their spokesmen told the commis-
sion that the market prices of sheep,
cattle, wool had fallen so low that
western cattle raisers and farmers
were unable to sell their produce for
enough to pay their freight.
license was issued to a Mexican and
one to an Indian. Sooner students who
decide to get married while in school
also help to swell the total.
Only twenty-six divorces were grant
ed during 1920.
FRESHMEN DEFEAT JUNIORS IN
SWIFT CAGING GAME
HAVE YOU BEEN LUCKY
We give a car away every day. Did
you get yours?. Schumacher. & Cole.
209 S. Ohio- Phone 499. 265-3t
DUBINSKY BROTHERS MAKE HIT
AT STRAND
Dubinsky Stock company opened a
week's engagement last night at the
Strand to a big house, and the play"
presented which was entitled "A Little
Mother To Be," was greeted with
much applause and laughter.
The pal ywas full of thrilling situa-
tions, good comedy, and had a good
plot. The vaudeville between acts was
novel and pleased the large audience
immensely.
Dubinsky Brothers lived up to repu-
tation last night by giving theatre go-
ers a good, clean and classy show-
Every Girl's Dream was the show
announced for tonight.
Mr and Mrs. J. D. Boxley, and Mrs.
W. G. Blaumer and daughter of Tulsa
were in Drumright Sunday, visiting
Mr. Blaumer, who is connected with
the Drumright State Bank.
In a swift basketball game on the
high school court Saturday afternoon
the Freshmen girls defeated the Jun-
ior girls in a fast contest with the
score of 13-9.
The line-up for the Freshmen was,
Tillie Keylor, captain; Adele Adamie
Evelyn Sumpter, Mildred Tharel, Edna
Johnson, and Carrie Fulkerson.
The Juniors played the following:
Marguerite Rolette, captain; Ruth
Wilson, Lucile Hatfield, Ruby Boyles,
Edna Hinze, Mamie Wjhitsett.
MOOSE HAS LARGE CLASS
TUESDAY
FOR
The Loyal Order of Moose will in-
troduce Tuesday night 25 new mem-
bers. This will be the last iniations
under the open charter.
A meeting of the auditing commit-
tee was held yesterday in the Moose
hall to rthe purpose of balancing the
books to date.
A large and ent.huSiastir meeting is
expected tmorrow night.
KU KLUX KLAN OPPOSED
According to a telephone message
from James A. Harris, from Oklahima
City to W. H. Hasler, under-sheriff, to
day, immediate concerted action of
the citizens of Drumright and Cushing
n sending committees to appear before
(Corporation Commission may result
in the establishment of a round trip
through train service from Drumright
to Oklahoma City.
Mr. Harris suggested that the Ro-
tary club and the Busines men's asso-
ciation get together in a joint meeting
not later than tomorrow night and ap-
pear before the corporation commis-
sion (n this connection at once- Mr.
Harris stressed the importance of im-
mediate action.
In accordance wth this informat'on,
Harry Newton, president of the busi-
ness Men's Association of DrumtiiglA
has issued a call for a special meet-
ing of the Association, and a general
massmeeting of Drumright citizens to
take place at the City Hall tomorrow
night to take the concerted action Mr.
Harris recommends.
Mr. Newton wishes to stress the
fact that in addition to the members
of the Association, every public-spirit-
ed citizen is desired to be present at
this meeting to lend their moral sup-
port and advice in adding all the
weight possible to the undertaking.
It is the opinion of Mr. Newton and
other leading citizens that this will al-
so be an opportune time to press the
need of a similar train to Tulsa before
the Corporation Commission, a project
which has been under consideration
for some time-
KIOWA COUNTY HAS
CONTESTS
HUNTING
Hobart, Feb. 7.—War has been de-
clared on predatory animals fn Kiowa
county, and the first of a series of
coyote and rabbit drives was held last
week, resulting in the death of 296
jack rabbits and three coyotes. The
scalps, for which a bounty of more
$15 wii be paid by the county, were
given to a ladies society.
War is also being waged on rats,
mice and prairie dogs-
FOR RENT—Two, two room and 1
three room houses. Call 69. 263-3t.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Uden of Sapulpa
were in Drumright ffunday visiting
relatives.
Roanoke, Va„ Feb. 7.—The Roanoke
city commissioner Sunday went on rec
ord as being "unalterably opposed to
the "law and order" phases of the Ku
Klux Klan" the action was taken in
response to a protest made by a com-
mittee of local ministers who told the
commission the negso citizens had
confided to them that two representa-
tives of the Ku Klux Klan were work-
ing in Roanoke.
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Now in Bloom :c
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I0NAL HOUSE
PASSES HOSPITAL
BILL UNANIMOUSLY
MEASURE PROVIDES FIVE OF
THESE, CARRIES APPROPRIA-
TION OF $12,500,000.
Woshington, Feb. 7—The house to-
day passed unanimously the bill au-
thorizing the construction of five hotspi
tals for disabled service men at an
estimated cost of twelve million five
hundred thousand dollars.
An additional half million will be
available for the convention into hospi
tals of buildings at Fort WaIJa Walla
and at Fort McKenzie.
WANTS MORE JOBS
FOR SCHOOL BOYS
PLACED THREE LAST WEEK HAS
TEN MORE. WANTS TO CON-
NECT THESE.
Chairman Earl Campbell, of the Ro-
tary club Boy's Work committee, an-
nounces that he has ten more boys
who want work before and after
school s0 they can continue their stu-
dies.
These are bys who must contribute
something to the family support, and
must remain out of school unless they
can be helped to jobs where they can
work before and after school and on
Saturdays.
Three such boys were found places
last week. Tha' left only four on the
list or the committee, but six have
been added in the last day or two, so
now Mr. Campbell wants ten more odd
hour jobs.
He desires that any who can employ
any or all of these boys telephone
him at his store, the Campbell Hard-
ware company. The number is 42- The
boys range in age from 12 to 16 years.
32 MORE ADDITIONS CHURCH YES
TERDAY IN VAWTER MEETING
Yesterday there were three big ser-
vices at the Christian church. The Sun-
day school broke even the record of
last Sunday with 250 in attendance.
The aim was raised to 300 for next
Sunday- All classes were increased and
all are working eagerly.
)In the afternoon Mrs. Mize spoke to
a large crowd of women and girls at
the new high school auditorium. The
singing was fine and the address was
reported as being exceedingly good.
The night service was held fti the
high school auditorium. Evangelist
Vawter's subject was "The Name." A
strong plea was made that all christ-
ians wear the name of Christ.
In the three services there were 32
additions to the church making a total
of 168.
Mr- Vawter announced that there
will be a wedding ceremony at the
Christian church tonight.
MISTRIAL RESULTS
IN CASE OF SOLDIER
JURY DISCHARGED WHEN FORE
MAN REPORTS FURTHER DE-
LIBERATIONS USELESS
By Associated Press
Hamilton, Ala., Feb. 7.—A mistrial
resulted today in the case of Sergeant
Robert J. I-iancaster, Alabama national
guardsman,' in connection with the
lynching of William Baird, a miner,
near Jasper, Alubama, Jan. 13.
The jufy wag out 38 hours. The
foreman reported to tho court that
further deliberation was useless,
whereupon Julge Howell (Ktecharged
the Jury.
COMPTROLLER THINKS COUNTY
ON SOUND BASIS
By Associated Press
Washington. Feb. 7—The country
in many respects is on a Bounder basis
economically than it has been for
years. Comptroller of the /Currency
Williams informed congress today in
what he styled the 14 7th and last re-
port."
The deflation which was obviously!
inevitable a year ago has come, he
said, and tho prices of many basirt
commodities and raw materials have
returnod to their pre-war levels and im
some cases lowert.
"It now remains for the middleman
to adjust profits to the new prices be-
fore the ultimate consumer receives
any benefit from the price reductions,'
he declared. Labor, however, must
soon determine whether to shut down
and prefer idleness ti low wages he
added-
Tha combined resources of all
banks on June 30, 1920, including na-
tional, State, and Federal Reserve
banks, the comptroller said, aggregat-
ed more than fifty nine billion dol-
lars.
GOVERNOR OFFERS
LOVINC CUP FOR
CRUSADE PRIZE
SCHOOLS OF STATE WILL CON-
DUCT CONTEST IN HEALTH
FEBRUARY 15 TO APRIL 20.
Oklahoma City, F«b. 7.—Governor
Robertson will give a silver loving cup
to the winning school in the Modern
Health CruBade toumoment February
15 to April 20.
In offering the cup to the school
which has the largest number of cred-
Health Crusade tournament February
said,
'There is no mope important move-
ment in the state today than this
movement to educate children in tha
principles of health- It is indeed a
pleasure to add incentive to any plan
which will help toward that end and
wliich will further the fight for good
health in the state."
More than forty counties have enlist-
ed schools in the tournament accord-
ing to Henrlette Hart, crusader execu-
tive of the Oklahoma Public Health
Association. Great enthusiasm in the
crusade is being evidenced in every
part of the- state, and is expected com-
petition for honors will be keen.
Credits in the tournament will be
based on the percentage of ch<ldren in
each school performing part or all of
the Health Crusade chores. Attrac-
tive Crusade banners will be awarded
by the Oklahoma Public Health as-
sociation to the winning schools. The
tournament has the unqualified' en-
dorsement of R. H. Wilson, state su-
perintendent of public instruction.
LAWYER TARRED BY
KLAN
KU KLUX
Houston, Texas, Feb. 7.—Police ef-
forts to identify the men who took B.
I. Hobbs, lawyer, from his bed late
last night, drove him in an automobile
into the woods where they tarred and
feathered him and closely clipped his
hair, had proved unavailing late to-
night. Police Chief Baker appeared to/
be of the belief that it would be diffi-
cult to identify the men.
Hobbs came to the police station
early today and was % close confer-
ence with detectives
Five unmasked men forced Hobbs
into an automobile about 9 o'clock I
last night, drove him to a point in tho I
woods presumably near the city, and !
applied tar and a coat of feathers \
Bringing Him back to the business dis-1
trict, they forced him from the auto-1
mobile opposite the postofflce. Clad in !
his coat of feathers he sought shelter
in the doorway of the building unfil
he attracted the attention of a passer-
by who notified police of his plight- He
was then taken homf.
PRISONERS ATTEMPT
TO BliEAK JAIL
JAILOR BERT DWYER NIPS DELIV-
ERY IN BUD WHEN HE DIS-
COVERS NEGRO SAWING
H. D. MAHAFFEY HERE IN INTER-
ESTS OF AUTO CLUB.
Reasonable Prices
H, D. Mahaffey, State organizer for
the Automobile Club of Oklahoma, was
ea visitor in Drumright Saturday and
Monday. Mr. Mahaffy is anxious toi
from the central part of Oklahoma
in the State-
The purpose of the organization is
to work out protection of car owners
from thieves, and to secure needed
highway legislation.
Geo. E. Reeves of Tulsa, president
of the club, and E. B. Guthrie, secre-
tory, who is at the same time secre-
tary of the Albert Pike Highiway
sociation, are expected to meet with
the Drumright Rotary club Tuesday
❖ I '(-r the p'.wr<se of outlining in scum
j measure .he plans of the organiza-
FOR SALE—Nancy Hall sweet pota-
toes on track near passenger depot in
Drumrght. Jesse Reaves. 265-3t.
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3.
For Sale at
GEIZENTANNERS f
2nd Hand Store I
Phone 253
% 215 North Ohio :j:
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tion.
CAR STOLEN FROM IN FRONT OF
HIGH SCHOOL
A Ford touring car, the property of
E. V- Weaver, sanitary officer, was
stolen Saturday night from in front of
tlie high school bufilding during the
basketball game between Drumright
high school and Chandler high school.
Mr. Weaver had left the car parked
on the west side of Pennsylvania ave-
nue while attending the game. When
it came time to go home he found tho
vehicle had disappeared.
The car was a 1919 model and hue
a 1920 license tag A full description
of the vehicle has been placed in the
hands of officers and a diligent search,
is being ma 1c.
A would-be Jail delivery was headed
off yesterday when Ja lor Bert Dwyer
discovered a negro prisoner in the act
of cutting his way to freedom by saw-
ing the bars which enclose the east
window of the cell room.
Three of the bars had been cut
when the attempted delivery was
found out by the authorities. It is es-
timated that it would be necessary to
sever eight of these to permit the
passage of a man's body.
Tho mystery whfich officers are try-
ing to solve is where the saw was se-
cured. Since a previous attempt to
break jail, and which terminated suc-
cessfully when the Whipple boy and
others cut their wa.v to freedom, the
greatest precautions have 'been taken
to prevent the introduction of any-
thing by way of tho cell room door-
ways.
After the other delivery the security
of the window bars was increased;
three-fold by the welding of stronger
bars cross-wise as well as parpendi-
cularly. The three bars which were
cut yesterday will be replaced and re-
welded at once.
Jaflor Dwyer is to be complimented
upon his viligance in discovering the
attempt to escape so promptly.
WEAVER CAR IS RECOVERED
MARRIAGE CHANCES DRAW MANY
WIDOWS TO 101 RANCH JOB
KISTERS ENTERTAIN TWINS
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mister are the
proud parents of twin girls born this
morning at 10:00 o'clock Both child-
| ren and mother are doing nicely,
i Mr. Kister is employed by the Tidal
Oil companw, living on the Jemtima
Richards lease, one mile east of Drum-
right.
Ponca City, Feb. 7.—Fffty-two wid-
ows have written the 101 ranch within
the last six weeks for the position of
housekeeper at the "white house," the
ranch headquarters.
This has resulted from the fact that
an Oklahoma county woman was giv
en the position but immednately mar-
ried on of the ranch, foremen, just
prior to Christmas. A widow from
Louisiana now has the job.
The letters come to George L- Miller
one of the owners of the ranch. In
some of the letters, the widows hint
they wish a husband.
The Ford touring car, belonging to
E. V. Weaver yhich was stolen from
in front of the high school Saturday
night was located today by Chief of
police Ary.
The car had been driven to Cushing
and abandoned there- The Cushing po-
lice had found it sitting by the curb.
ATTENTION GROCERYMEN
We have a Dodge delivery car for
saj'e. Priced right. Schumacher and
Cole. 209 S. Ohio. Phone 499. 265-3t.
PAYMENTS TO RAILROADS DE-
NIED
By Associated Press
Washington, Feb|. 7.—The Winslow
bill, authirizf'ng partial payments to
the railBoads under the guarantee pro-
visions of the transportation act failed
of passage today in the house.
The Philadelphia Diamond Grid bat-
teries are guaranteed 18 months. Un-
derwoods. 261-St
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