The Weleetka American (Weleetka, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, January 7, 1910 Page: 4 of 8
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Weleetka American
EDWIN W. JAMES, Publisher
Entered April 19,1902, as Second Class
matter at Postoffice at Weleetka, Okla.
under Act of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Oldest Newspaper in Okfuskee Co.
One Dollar Per Year, In Advance.
The announcement that James
S. Davenport will be a candidate
for congress again this year is
welcome news to his many sup-
porters in this county, who count
it a privilege to vote and to work
for him. Davenport is a tireless
campaigner and as a member of
congress, while not constantly in
the calcium light, did what he
could for the best interest of his
district.
A man down in Virginia comes
to the front with an offer to mar-
ry Carrie Nation. Even were
such a thing possible, this sacri-
fice should not be permitted and
the matter should be called,., to
the attention of the Humane So-
ciety at once. Beside such hero-
ism as this man displays the brav-
ery of the famous four hundred
at Balaklava pales into insignif-
icence; the ancient defenders of
the pass at Thermopylae appear
as rank pretenders for the halo
of glory, and even the unalloyed
self sacrifice of Bill William Mur-
ray in offering to allow his
friends to pay for his campaign
expenses in the campaign for
governor is but childs plav when
compared with the heroism of
this brave heart from old Virgin-
ia.
In the opinion of the American
one of the first expenditures to
be made from the fund derived
from the sale of the school build-
ing now in the hands of the City,
should be for the purpose of erec-
ting a city hall with a jail in the
rear. While the demand for jail
room is not constant yet a board-
ing place for the city wayward is
needed occasionally. The cally
now in use was built in the early
days of the town to meet an em-
ergency and was not expected to
meet the demand of the town be-
yond the period of its infancy.
It is an injustice to put any man,
or even a dog, in such a place, and
sooner or later the city will be
compelled to defend itself in a
suit growing out of imprisonment
in the little hole which is digni-
fied by the name of jail.
A conveniently arranged build-
ing should be erected on the lots
which the city purchased some
time ago for that purpose. It
should contain court rooms for
the justices, offices for the offi-
cials, a meeting place for the
council, a room for keeping the
fire apparatus and a jail of some
five or six cells in the rear.
According to the agreement,
any expenditure from this school
building money is to be submit-
ted to the people for approval
and the American believes that
a city hall proposition would car-
ry with practically no opposition.
dream in which he saw in flam
ing letters across the heavens the
letters "G. P." and interpreted
them to mean "Go preach."
very practical and plain spoken
friend who heard some of his
sermons advised him that he had
misinterpreted the dream and
that the letters meant' 'Go Plow
The specially called patriot like-
wise is led astray in his desire to
serve the dear people. The old
idea that the office will seek the
man has been disproven so often
that few venture to assert it.
Dormant genius and latent power
in the direction of public service
will remain forever unnoticed
while the brainless and bluster-
ing bamboozler wins in a walk
and the dear people clap their
chopt hands and hurrah for the
great and only statesman.
Contemplate Extensions
Guthrie, Ok., Jan. 4.—In view
of the announcements made by
various, railroad officials that 2,-
500 miles of new railroad, already
surveyed, will be built in Okla-
homa in the event of the adoption
of the constitutional amendment
recently initiated, which remov-
es the restrictions against the
sale of domestic lines to foreign
corporations, and allows the for-
eign roads to exercise the right
of eminent domain, most of the
towns which are anxious for new
railroads are now bending their
energies toward securing the ad-
option of the amendment.
The line on which there seems
to be the greatest activity at the
present time in the extensions of
the Ft. Smith & Western south-
west from El Reno to an Orient
connection at Altus. The Fort
Smith line has made an arrange
ment with the Orient to furnish
the latter road with coal from the
Eastern Oklahoma fields, and
has selected tentative locations
for the new townsites which are
to be established along the line
of the proposed extension.
With the spring thaw will come
out an exceeding large crop of
state and county candidates each
with his eye single to his coun-
try's best good and with no
thought of personal interest.
There will also be hundreds who
are deliberately and with malice
aforethought, pushed, dragged
and hauled into the political arena
by their friends, notwithstanding
the heroic but unavailing efforts
of these patriots. Then again
there will be a few candidates,
oases in the desert, who seek of-
fice because they want the job
for the job's sake. The American
has always been somewhat pre-
judiced in favor of the man who,
being fairly competent, seeks an
office without laying the blame on
his friends, and disclaiming any
special call from on high to take
up the work of saving this grand
and glorious nation These di-
vinely called country savers re-
mind the American of a preacher
who became such through a
Different Now
Jesse McDermott, a young
Creek who has made good in
business lines, is branching out
as an author. McDermott was
formerly in the employ of the
Douglass-Bell Mercantile Co.,
here. The following from his pen
is an apt comparison of the In-
dian as he use to be and as he is
now, viewed from Jess's stand-
point, at least.
He wears a derby instead of a
little red shawl.
He wears a stiff stander and a
high looker linen collar instead
of a turkey-red bandana.
He wears a twenty dollar cut-
away instead of going around in
his shirt sleeves.
He wears tailor made trousers
instead of a tasseled pair of buck
skin leggins.
He wears apair of patent leath-
ers instead of the famous buck
skin moccasins.
He smokes tobacco in a mer-
schaum instead of dried red supi-
ache leaves in a tomahawk.
He amuses his family with an
Edison phonograph instead of
singing his drunken kilyo-wal-le.
He has his hair cut weekly in-
stead of once in a year. That was
generally before Christmas.
He carries with him a box of
red headed matches instead of
two pieces of flintrock.
He takes a hammerless Win-
chester shotgun instead of a
bow and six feathered arrows
when going on a hunting trip.
He travels on a sixty-mile-an-
hour train instead of a three
hundred pound filly.
County Commissioners
The co'inty commissioners held
a session Monday and Tuesday at
Okemah. For the current year,
W. N. Barry was elected chair-
man and A. R. Haddox, purchas-
ing agent, it being the custom
to take year about with the of-
fices. G. P. Greer our commis-
sioner from this district attended
the meeting.
Bargain for Someone
On Saturday, January 8th, 1910
I will sell at public auction my
fruit and berry garden, consist-
ing of 225 feet front on 6th street.
This garden produced this year
500 gallons of berries which was
one third less than it would have
produced had season been favor-
able. Two small houses, eighty
apple, peach, plum and cherry
trees, three fourths of which are
bearing. 100 vines bearing grap-
es.
This is a great opportunity for
some one.
F. M. Milburn.
Veterinary Surgeon Coming
Dr. E. T. Ritter, of Tahlequah
Okla., will make his regular
monthly visit to Weleetka, at
Boyd & Stephens' Barn, Jan. 12
and 13, 1910. Bring in your di-
seased horses. Examination
free. Dr. E. T. Ritter.
Jacks For Sale
Two fine, blooded Jacks for
sale, one Mammoth jack and one
blooded Spanish jack; one eight
years old and one five years old.
These jacks are as fine as silk.
Price right—terms to suit. See
H. C. Rylee.
Estray Notice
Taken up, on my place 5 miles
southwest of Weleetka, red
heifer calf with white face.
Owner may recover property by
proving and paying expenses.
Dated Jan. 3, 1910.
L. K. Green.
Notice of Sol*
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF OKFUSKEE
COUNTY. OKLAHOMA.
A. L. Sanford, W. R. Pincham
and J. M. Durkee. Partners un-
der the tyle and firm name of
City Meat Market Plaintiff,
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M. H. Buckhannan . . . Defendant I
By virtue of an order of vale to me directed,
issued out of the County Court of Okfuskee Coun-
ty, Oklahoma, on the 5th day of January, A. D.,
1910, in an action in said Court wherein A.
L, Sanford, W. R, Pincham and J. M. Durkee,
partners, under the style and firm name of City
Meat Market in plaintiff, and M. H. Buckhannan
is defendant, I will on the 18th day of January.
A. D.. 1910, at 10 o'clock. A- M.. at and in front
of the First National Bank in Weleetka, Oklaho-
ma, offer at public sale, and sell at public sale to
the highest bidder for cash in hand the follow-
ing described property, to-wit;
Twelve (12) Set of Railroad Switch Ties and.
Two hundred and fifty three (258) Cross Ties.
Said property having been levied on as the
property of the said defendant, M. H. Buckhan-
nan, and levied upon by virtue of an Order of
Attachment issued out of the aforesaid Court on
the 3rd day of January. A. D.. 1910, in favor of
the aforesaid plaintiffs
Dated this 6th day of January, A. D. 1910.
a. p. Smith, h. m, Ball,
Attorney. st eriflf.
By W.S. Atterbbkhy,
Deputy Sheriff
Notice of Hearing Pet,it>ion For Ap-
pointment* of Administrator
State of Oklahoma, Okfuskee County.
In the County Court
In the matter of the estate of
William H. Burke, Deceased.
To the Heirs, Next of Kin, and Creditors of
William H. Burke, deceased-
You are hereby notified that Verna Burke has
applied to the County Court of Okfuskee County,
State of Oklahoma, for Letters of Administration
on the estate of William H. Burke deceased, to be
granted to Verna Burke and that said application
will be heard at the Court room of said Court in
the City of Okemah in said County, on the 15th
day of January 1910, at 9 o'olock A M , at which
time and place any one interested may appear
and show cause, if any they have, why such peti-
tion should not be granted.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court
hereunto affixed this 28th day of December 1909.
Hatch and O'tiannon, T. T. Doyle.
Attys, for Petitioner. County Judge.
Wanted
Contractor to move
several thousand yds.
of dirt at Weleetka.
Work can be done this winter.
See - J. .H STEGER.
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SUNDAY DINNER
A Specialty
Notice of Sale of Real Estate Under
Execution
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
Writ of Execution issued out of the Clerk's Office
of the District Court in and for Okfuskeo County
Oklahoma, on the 5th day of December. A. D..
1909. in an action wherein A. L. Sanford was
plaintiff and F. M. Milburn was defendant, com-
landing me to levy upon property belonging to
said defendant, F. M. Milburn, sufficient to satis-
fy a judgment rendered in said action in favor of
A. L. Sanford. against F. M. Milburn for the sum
of $376.31. and costs taxed at $12.30. and accruing
costs with interest thereon from the date of judg-
ment. to wit: From May 26th. A. D. 1909; I have
levied upon Certain lands and tenements belong-
ing to said F. M. Milburn, not exempt from sale
under execution, for want of goods and chattels
of the said F. M. Milburn, to wit: I ota Numbered
4-6-6-7-8-9-10-11 & 12. in Block numbered 74 in the
Incorporated Town of Weleetka Okfuskee County
Oklahoma, and have duly caused said lands and
tenements to be appraised according to law, at
$900.00: now. therefore, notice is hereby given,
that in pursuance of the commands of said writ,
said lands and tenements, or so much thereof as
will satisfy said judgment and costs, will be sold
by me to the highest bidder for cash, on the 17th
day of January. A. D. 1910, at Okemah, at 12
o'clock, noon, of said day. at the front door of the
Court House in Okemah, in said County and
State. ^
Witness my hand this 11th, day of December
A. D.. 1909.
H. M. Ball.
Sheriff.
By w. S. Attbrbkkky,
Deputy.
A. P. Smith,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
We solicit your Patronage.
Seat, to T& Pen
W. E. Ryan formerly of Kin-
mundy, 111. was captured in We-
leetka a few days ago and was
taken to Wewoka where he was
charged with robbery, and given
one year in the penitentiary.
Dr. John Peter Norvall
SURGEON
Office over Calvin's dry goods
store—Phone 131.
Winter Tourist
Rates
Via
Oklahoma's Most Popular
Road
The
Beginning November 1st will re-
main on sale till April 30th, 1910
allowing final return limit of
June 1st, 1910.
To Points in
Alabama Mexico
Cuba Mississippi
Florida New Mexico
Georgia South Carolina
Louisiana Texas
For detailed information
call on the nearest Frisco Agent
or write C. 0. Jackson, Division
Passenger Agent, Oklahoma City
Order for Hearing Petition to bell
Real Estate by Guardian
State of Oklahoma I
Okfuskee County f
IN THE COUNTY COURT
In the matter of the guardianship of Willie
Hen, a minor.
Now. on this 30th day of December, 1909, comes
A. P. Stephenson as Guardian of the estate of
the above named ward, having filed herein his
petition for the sale of the Real Estate of said
ward for the reasons rfi said potition stated.
It is Ordered. That said petition be and hereby
is set for hearing on the First day of February.
A. D., 1910. at 10 o'clock A. M.. in the County
Court room in Okemah. Oklahoma, at which time
the next of kin and all persons interested in the
Estate of said ward are required to appear and
show cause, if any they have, why an order
should not be orranted for the sale of so much of
the Real Estate of said ward as is necessary for
the reasons in said petition stated, and that ser-
vice hereof be made upon said next of kin and
persons interested in the Estate of said ward
as required by law.
It is hereby ordered thqt a copy of this order
be published for four successive weeks in the We-
leetka American, of Weleetka, Oklahoma.
T. T. Doyle,
County Judge.
Dated this 80th day of December, 1910.
J. B. Patterson Attorney for Guardian.
Firet published Jan. 7. 1910. T4.
Frank L. Warren C. W. Miller
Warren Miller
ATTOREYS-AT-LAW
Holdenville, - - Oklahoma
FRED L. STROUGH
Real Estate, Insurance
and Farm Loans
Office up stairs, in Blackman Building'
Opposite Postoffice.
Weleetka
Transfer
Company.
E. S. GRAY, Proprietor.
PHONES:
I Office, No. 92.
I Res., No. 69.
Mitchell's Meat* Market*
We kill only the choicest beeves
Our line of GROCERIES is fresh and the best
that can be bought
We have just installed a bone crusher. Give your
chickens a "square deal."
Highest Prices Paid For Your Country Produce.
j «——Mi——!■■■ IIWII—
Always Glad to See Old Customers |
AND READY TO MAKE NEW ONES
I k*ep continually on hand a full stock of Drugs for the
compounding of Physician's Prescriptions. The greatest
care is taken with all work of that nature entrusted to
us. This department of my business, as well as all
others, I try to keep to the highest point of excellence.
M. S. Hughey, Druggist
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HEFFEL
For Prices on Cement Walks,
Curbs, Gutters, Floors, Etc.
12 years experience. My walks are good long after
the price is forgotten. I come from the North and
know to build walks in freezing weather. C lieffel.
Texas Barber Shop
For first class work—Hot and pold baths—Agent for the
Sherman Steam Laundry—Basket leaves Tuesday evening
First Shop West of Bank
E. N. CO FIELD, Proprietor
TO OUR PATRONS
Last year, for the convenience of our patrons, vye ar-
ranged with both of the local Banks to receive our collections
which they did, with inconvenience to themselves at times.
Our patrons, however, do not seem to approve the scheme
and our collections at the Banks are so small that it does not
pay to continue the service.
Therefore, on and after January 1st., 1910, these agen-
cies will be discontinued and all collections will be due and
payable between the 1st. and 10th. of the month at the Plant.
Payment can be made in person or by check, money or
Express order or registered letter, mailed so that same will
reach the Plant on or before the 10th.
If bills are not paid by 4 o'clock, P. M. on the 10th , ser-
vices will be discontinued at once and only re-commenced on
payment of $1.00 to cover expense of cutting off and cutting
on and deposit of such an amount to secure future payments
as the Superintendent may deem just.
Where there is an excuse for failure to pay and appli-
cation for refund of charge for cutting on and off is made,
in writing setting forth such excuse, same will be consider-
ed by the owners of the Company, and if deemed meritorious,
refund of said charge will be made.
Please note place of payment and that cut-off rule will
be strictly enforced and the Superintendent will be held per-
sonally responsible for bills accruing past the 10th.
Also, on January 1st., we will render bill to all flat rate
customers of electric current, for December 1909 and Jan-
uary, 1910. This is done to avoid constant losses occas-
ioned by a class of people who move and omit paying their
current bills. It is not enough importance to our many good
customers to affect them, we are sure, and the saving to us
will be material. Where parties move after making pay-
ment, refund will be made from date service is ordered dis-
continued to final date to which payment is made, on written
application of consumer.
J. H. STEGER, F. W. CASNER,
Manager President 8
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James, Edwin W. The Weleetka American (Weleetka, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, January 7, 1910, newspaper, January 7, 1910; Weleetka, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc155216/m1/4/: accessed April 18, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.