The Chandler Publicist (Chandler, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, April 2, 1909 Page: 1 of 8
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Every Man Has His Hobby--Be a Good Roads Crank—This Means You
VOL 15.
CHANDLER, LINCOLN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, APk>IL 2, 1909.
NO 49
Chandler, Glilahoma~(fflhat it is and Wishes to S3e
A Good Wagon Road
. Across Lincoln County
From East to West
At last things are shaping themselves, pushed by the goods roads
enthusiasts of Chandler and surrounding territory, which is intended to
result in the construction, along scientific principles, of a first-class
wagon road from the western central border of the county across to the
eastern line.
Following the ideas adopted in the "good roads" bill passed by the re-
tent session of the legislature, a road district has been laid out and it is
' expected that a preliminary survey will be made at once.
That untold good will result to all portions of the county once the
proposed road is built all will conceed. With the completion of this
across-the-country road, other roads, connecting thereto, will rapidly
come and a few years will see a vast improvement and a great rise in
farm values.
That our readers may gain a correct inception of the "road district-
ing" proposition, we print that portion of the measure from the bill
passed and which is now a law: .
SECTION 52. Road improvement districts consisting of not less
than eighteen square miles in area may be created in any county upon a
written petition signed by fifteen per cent of the qualified electors of the
proposed road improvement district being filed with the county clerk of
of the county in which said road improvement district is sought to be
•created, and seventy-five per cent of the costs of improving any road
witl in such district shtill be borne by said district, and twenty-five per
cent by the county, provided that should any county refuse to vote bonds
to pay its portion of costs of improving roads in road districts as pro-
vided in this act nothing herein contained shall prevent any road district
in such county from paying the entire amount o> rosts of such improve-
ment.
SECTION 515. For the purpose of raising funds with which to meet
the county's portion of improving roads in improvement road districts as
provided in this Act. and Defore any improvement road districts are
formed in the «ounty, the several counties upon petition of twentv per
cent of the qualified voters of the county, as shown by the last general
election held in said county, may by a vote of three-llfths of the votes
cast upon the proposition, issue bonds not in excess of two per cent of
t tjie assessed valuation of such count v.
The maximum amount of bonds provided for may be authorized by
vote at any one time and issued from time to time as furtds are reeded to
pay the county's portion <jf sin,: .owded, that
the life of such bonds shall run from the date of their issuance, perma.
nent record of which shall be kept in the office of the county clerk.
SECTION 51. Immediately upon filing a petition for the creation of
'a road improvement district the county clerk shall notify the county com-
missioners of such petition, and the county commissioners shall meet
within ten days, and shall by order create the district as prayed for in
the petition, and each district shall be numbered consecutively in the
order of its dreation. The tunc :ion of the board of county commission-
ers in the creation of road districts is limited to the investigation of the
number and qualification of the signers of said petition, and if they are
in compliance with the provisions of this act, then the county commis-
sioners shall enter the order establishing and creating such road im-
provement district, and shall order an election to be held for the purpose
of issuing bonds to pay the road district's portion of the expense, which
in no case shall be in excess of five per cent of the total valuation of the
taxable property in said district; they shall designate the place and time
of holding such election, appoint the necessary election officers, and'pass
all orders and resolutions necessary for the holding of such elections
and upon the report of the commissioners thereof, shall declare the re-
sults, and if a three-fifths majority of all the votes cast at such election
shall favor the issuance of such bonds, the board of county commission-
ers shall issue the same with the full endorsement and authority of the
county, and shall provide for the levy and collection of such taxes from
such road improvement districts as may be necessary to meet the interest
and principal installments of the bonds provided for, and if said bonds
shall fail to receive three fifths of all the votes cast at said election,
then the road improvement discrict shall thereby be disolved. The
question shall be submitted in the following form:
"Shall the board of ctfunty commissioners of comity be
authorized to issue bonds running for twenty-live vear*and bearing in-
terest at the rate Of five per cetit per annum in a sum to pay three-fourths
of the cost of road improvement in road improvement
district number . Such sum to be the amount actually neces-
sary and not in excess of five percent of said valuation of all the property
in said road improvement district.
SECTION 55. Upon any road improvement district voting bonds, as
provided herein, the board of county commissioners shall direct the
> county engineer to make a preliminary survey of the established roadway
to be improved iu said road improvement district. Said" engineer shall
file with the county clerk in a forma' report preliminary estimates of the
HANDLER—The county seat of Lincoln county, Oklahoma,
ft is located in the exact geographical center of the county
and is reached by either the Ruck Island or Frisco rail-
roads. It is a beautifully located city ot about four thousand
sou is—progressive and law-loving. Chandler is surrounded with
the most productive soil in the southwest, the farms, tor the most
part, are well improved and are paying propositions to theowners.
While cotton is recognized as the staple crop, the producers are
rapidly becoming imbued with the diversified farming idea and
each year witnesses an increase in the production of alfalfa, eorr.
cowpeas and fruit ot every variety.
The business men of Chandler ar? town boosters in even-
sense of the word, the festive knocker being a scarce article. "We
have one of the most enterprising and progressive commercial
clubs in the state, each member being a committee of one to strive
for the betterment and upbuilding of our city. Just at present
the commercial club, under the direction of H. M. Johnson, head
of the committee on good roads, is lending most of its energy to
the improvement of the highways in this vicinity, and the result is
a marked improvement. The club owns and maintains several
teams, wagons, etc. which are loaned to the townships which de-
sire them. We also have a rock crusher and a steam roller. A
good roads bill passed by the recent session of the state legisla-
ture, provides for the creating of road districts, issuing of bonds
and the working of convicts upon the roads and this county pro-
poses to secure its share of the benefits thns offered.
In order that the outsider, or non-resident, may have a slight
idea of just what Chandler is, we give below a synopsis:
Chandler has a complete water worns system, paid fire de-
partment, electric light plant, cotton oil mill, six cotton gins, ice
plant, laundry, have just voted $25000 bonds for the construction
of a sanitary system of sewerage, have four public school build-
ings, eight churches, computing scale factory, two sanitariums,
twe national and one state bank, three newspapers, plenty of
hotels, mercantile houses, etc. etc.
We have a new $200,000 court house, are militia headquarters
for the Oklahoma National Guard, with thest te ti lie range, have
miles upon miles of cement sidewalks and expect to have free de-
livery of mail inside of six months. A movement is on foot, with
every reason of success, to locate, near Chandler, abraneh of the
state agricultural and mechanical college.
LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, WE HAVE CHEAP FUEL IN THE
SHAPE OF NATURAL GAS, PIPED FROM THE FAMOUS
GLENN POOL. THIS IS Fl'RNlSHED TO CONSUMERS, FOR
DOMESTIC PURPOSES, AT 25c PER 1000 CUBIC FEET AND
TO MANUFACTURERS AT THE T..OM .?RTCE <>F !.>■
While we'enjoy all tHSse and many otnfr blessings, we arc un-
satisfied. We want to grow, expand and become known as one of
the lepcPnT cities of the state. To this end we want manufactur-
ing industries to locate here—cotton mills, canning factories,
pressed brick plants etc. We also wish to see fine stock raisers
locate near us, more fruit growers an'l enterprising farmers, a tew
hustling real estate men, who will spend money in advertising.
In fact there is room here for any amount of business men and in-
vestors. But we want only the hustlers, the men who want the
best and get what they go after.
If vou are looking for a location in the great southwest write
to the Chandler commercial club, the editor of anv newspaper or
to anv citizen and get full particulars of who we are, what we are
and what we want.
The Crazy Snake Row
Not So Bad as it was
Reported to Have Be n
Since last Sundav the daily press of the country have been publish]
nig column after column of sensational stuff about a "great war" with
the redskins in the eastern portion eft Oklahoma. The facts, boiled
down to "brass tacks", are about ay follows:
Last Saturday two officers, while attempting to serve a wan ant of
arre'st upon Chitti Harjo, or Chief Crazy Snake, were fired upon by a few
outlaw Indians and half-bloods and killed. The word of the killing was
spread broadcast and a posse organized to hunt down the murderers.
Then came the word that the Indians and blacks were arming themselves
with the intention of resisting. For years Crazy Snake and his band of
outlaw followers have caused trouble to the officers and the authorities
deemed this as an opportunity to. once for all, settle accounts. Hence
five companies of the militia, under command of Col. Roy Hoffman, of
Chandler, were ordered to the scene of the trouble and to use every ef-
fort to capture the outlaws and to break up the band of disturbers.
Since Sunday afternoon the soldiers and deputy, marshals have scouted
the countrv in the vicinity of Henryetta, Pierce, Council Hill and along
the Canadian river bottoms. A large number of Indians and half-bloods
have been captured, but up to this writing, Thursday noon, no blood has
been shed and Crazv Snake is still at liberty.
It is the intention of the state authorities to keep the militia'in the
field for some time and it is almost certain that the chief trouble-maker
will be captured or killed. All sorts of rumors are sent broadcast over
the country telling of battles fought and the number of killed and
wounded; these are rumors only. Col. Hoffman is making a systematic
search of the mountainous districts where the dutlaws are supposed to
be in hiding. His officers and men are on the go day and night. Every
precaution is being Used to prevent unnecessary blood shed but all are
determined that the band be effectually broken up.
N(>TES FROM THE FIELD
Chandler militia boys are reported as being right on hand when any
capture* have been made.
A number of Chandler citizens accompanied tlie militia when the
call to arms was sounded last Saturday night. Among them were F. A.
Ashton, W. II. Riner, \V.,A. Flynt, R. H. Galyen and Clay Persweli.
County Atterney J. J. Davis donned his fighting clothes and yvent
along. ....
It is reported that Clay Persweli and a couple ot Co. B boys captured
quite a bunch ot Indians.
Maj. Herr arrested a newspaper reporter who got too fresh.
The "three Musketeers", Ashton, Riner and Fiynt, returned home
Tuesday, they hail had their fill of soldiering.
The boys were out in a cold drizzling rain,"Wednesday, but all are
reported as being fit for duty.
Col. HoTman has the men well in hand and is giving them an exper-
ience in real campaigning none of them will ever forget.
Col. Hoffman is suffering with a severe cold and can scarcely speak
above a whisper.
The boys will receive a hearty welcome upon their return—say the
girls.
2) on l 3ail to jlllend
Our Opening Jipril 10th
Souvenirs for the Ladie ., and something for the men and Chil-
dren W e have arranged to give an aqu^ium and two gold
fish to everyone making a i urchase of 50 cents or more on hal
day. On account of the expense of this offer, we cannot afford
to giee more than one globe and two fl\h to one person.
Don't forget the day—April 10th, the day Belore taster, o
cost of improvement of snid highway with the notes of rhe surveys there-
of within ten davs from the time of his appointment for such work where
the surveys and estimates cover not more than eigeteen miles of highway
and within a proportionate time for greater mileage.
When in the judgment of the engineer or surveyor and the board of
county commissioners it is best to divert any roadway from the pre-
viously established line they may change the ame and condemn as pro-
vides by law such land as is necessary.
On the filing of said engineer's report the county clerk shall by af-
plication once in some newspaper published in the countv seat* o? such
county give notice that a preliminary estimate of the cost of said pro-
posed road imnrovement has been tiled, and that the board will receive
offers of contribution toward the cost of construction or improving --aid
highway from the sources hereinbefore designated for a period of ten
days from and after date of said publication.
If any city or.town through its proper officer shall within ten days
represent to the board of county commissioners that such citv or town
will vote upon the proposition of making a donation of not less than ten
perceyttim of the estimated costs ot the construction of road improve-
ment as heretofore provided, then the time for receiving offers of con-
tribution shall be extended pending such election, which shall be held
at the earliest possible date under the law.
SECTION 5*5. Donations may btf given and received for any "oad in
this State. Cash contributions may be received from any source. An*
incorporoted town or city may contribute not less than ten per cent of
the total cost of any roadwav in any district out of any available fund or
may issue bonds therefor. Any owner of real estate in any count , in
which a permanent highway is proposed to be constructed or improved
may contribute i in addition to oth r contributions !. ,<v oftr- air
amount not in excess of fifteen per cent of the last assessed valuation of
j such real estate and have the same divided into ten eqyal annual in-
stallments on anv parcel or parcel* of real estate owned in said i ountv.
by tiling with the cotinfy clerk ot the county such pledge of contribution
in the following form, and all such donations accepted shall be paid bv
the county out of the good roads fund, and when collected shall b • re-
turned to said fund: * •
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COUNTY
For the purpose of aiding in the construction and improvement ot
the proposed road (here giving full description of the proposed improve
j ment) in Road District No. to be constructed along the fol-
| lowing lines: k «
I hereby contribute1 .. dollars to be divided into ten equal
j payments, each bearing interest at the rate of five per cent per annum,
payable annually, from date until paid to the county of «
|| and to be collected by the county treasurer at the same time and in ti *
same manner that the taxes on the following described real estate in the
State of Oklahoma, County of 4 to-wit: desc ribing
j property- fully, are collected, and in the event that said roadwav is itn-
11 proved as above designated vou are hereby authorized to assess each
annual installment with the annual interest due against the pre
rCi/neh 2)rue/ Co.
SD'uyjixl nnd Optician C.>!ophone T/iittr lOant*
property-
II above described such levy shall have the same effget in all particulates
I any tax levied against the propertyciamed., . 0
IN WITNESS WHEREOF ha
! hereunto affixed name. °
« (Signed t.... °
STATE OF. ° <°( >I'\*T\ '
I'cfore me, a Xotar> Public, \vithin :trul for s:i!d cov.tv un<' mV <"'P
: lii- «
(j appeared to tne known to be the identical
|i person who executed the within and foregoing instrument ar.d acknowl-
edged to me that he executed the same as his free an I voluntary act and
deed for the use and purposes therein set forth.
WITNESS my hand and official seal the day and year above set forth.
ISEAL) :
Notary Public.
My Commission Expires
From and after the filing of said pledge of contribution and its ac-
ceptance by the board of county commissioners, the same shall become
and be a lien upon said property, with all the effect ot tax that may bs
levied against the same shall be collected in yearly installments as
specified.
SECTION 57. At the expiration of the time named the board o
connty commissioners shall maet and after deducting the bona fide con-
tributions offered tor the proposed road improvement, shall order that
road to be built, or improved, and shad oiuer u.e ^.i^iacer to preparj
plats, surveys, specifications, and all necessary data with itemized esti-
mate of constructing the roadway to be huilt or improved, the original
of which shall be filed with the connty clerk.
I SECTION 58. All donations and funds recieved for the purpose of
I this act, for and on behalf of any road improvement district shall be
placed in the hands ot the countv treasurer and by him disbursed upon
1 the o.der of the board of county commissioners it: accordance with the
• ontract of construction.
SECTION 5:1. The board of commissioners shall provide all roads
improved under the provisions of this Act with suitable bridges of a
1 pent aient and substantial character and shall keep and maintain the
j same in repair.
SECTION (50. Within five days from the filing of the surveys, plan-,
j specifications and estimates, the county clerk shall advertise for bids
lor the building or improving of the highway in accordance therewith,
I Sai I advertisement shall contain a briet statement of the location of the
highw: ys, the time and place of opening bids, where the specifications
: can be inspected, and that a bond or a guarantee shall be given that the
! roadway shall be improved in accordance with the plans and specifica-
tions.
SECTION (il. On the date advertised the boari o! countv commi -
sioners shall meet and in open session receive and open all bids. Each
bid shall be in the form prescribed by the engineer and duly signed by
the bidder, ^ny system of hard road surface that meets the require-
ments of this Act may Ige specified by the bidder in his proposal. Every
bid must be accompanied by a certified c heck for a:i amount equal to
five per cent of the proposed contract price and shall contain an agree-
ment to furnish a good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance
of said contract in a sum equal to one-fourth of the proposed contract
price. The board shall .w ird th* contract to the ' west respor-ib
bidder, providi d, however, that all bids maybe rejected in the discretion
o the county commit doners it they are materially•greater than the cost
| a estim tted by the engineer.
SECTION ti.'. After the contract i awarded, the board shall fort i-
w th 1 -iter into a contra< t with the successful bidder i : accordance with
th -• provisions of this Act, and the said board is authorized and .en -
poe ere i to e\'.' 'e s-.:< r. < ' r.traf-. and to pass t:u! i lopt all orders a.id
resolutions necessary
cure the construction
mav at thorize the do
ing construe tion.
SECTION 114. I".
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Ulam, P. L. The Chandler Publicist (Chandler, Okla.), Vol. 15, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, April 2, 1909, newspaper, April 2, 1909; Chandler, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc151565/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.