The Weleetka American (Weleetka, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, April 15, 1910 Page: 1 of 8
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The Weleetka American
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Publlthtd Waakly an Friday Morning
EDWIN W. JAMES, Editor and Fubliahar
Entered April 19. 1902. aa •ecornl cIbm matuir at Poatolflce at Waleatka. Okla. Act of Con resa, March 3, 1879.
tl.OO a yaar, in advarea
Volume 9
WELEETKA, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1910.
Number 3
Deposits Guaran
teed
Before you deposit your money in a bank look
for the above notice. The Guaranty banks are
the only ones offering absolule safety of deposits
f COLUMBIA BANK ANDTRUST CO.J
v. ■■*t fet this mhk * mtm
Designed for tbe Bank Deposit Guarantee Journal by our Special Artist
4i n UT," said the enemy ot the guaranty law "Ju t wait ontii a big bank ilka Iba
D Columbia Bank ft Trust Co. falls and your guaranty law won't last longer than a
\cg of beer at s Dutch picnic or a snow bail in that fa- off country *vhere Dives begged*
for a drop of water" Nobody thought, however that the Columbia Bank ft Trust
Company would go to the wall Its deposits were growing by leaps and bounds. Tbo
very fact that bankers all over the stale made the Columbia Bank ft Trust Company
their reserve agent showed that they bad great confidence In Its solidity. But the unex-
pected happened Tbe enemies of the law laugaed with goulisb delight. In this fail-
ure they saw the passing ot the guaranty law Wise acres rushed into print to air
their views on tbe impracticability of a guaranty law. They all chorused, "I told yon to."
But they were wrong again Bank Commissioner Young and. Governor Harkell opened
up tbe books of the closed bank the next day and began to pay off depositors In full.
There was no panic or runs on other banks in the city Depositors Uleu In, in an order-
ly manner and got their money All of the liabilities ef tbe bank amounting U> nearly
three million dollars have been paid '
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Well, by fum, Sally, ao you see that air sign on the bank door? Read it Sally, read it.
"Depositors will be paid in full by tbe state banking board. Please call and get your money;"
says the sign if my eyes don't deceive me. Sally read that sign and see if I be mistaken. By
gimmey if that aint going some. We must bring our little bank account right down to OJriahomy
where bank failures alnt bank failures but a big pay day. Tbe Oklahomjr bankers certainly if
the pace.
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Every cent of money on deposit in this bank
is secure for the depositor under any circum-
stance. The guaranty law of the state of Ok-
lahoma says so. We offer its benefits to you.
Weleetka Guar-
anty Bank
C. W. Board Announces.
Chas. W. Board, register of deeds,
announces his candidacy for re-election
subject to the action of the demecratic
primary. Mr, Board has given the
county very efficient service notwith-
standing the difficulties under which he
has labored. Thus far he has no oppos-
ition in the primaay.
The Time to Kick
The Township Board will meet to
equalize their assessment on April 18,
1910. If you expect to make any ob-
jections as to your valuations you should
attend these meetings as they alone
have the power to adjust values on
property. The Assessors are endeavor-
ing to take all property at a fair val-
uation, but You may be raised or low-
ered by the Township Board. Attend
this meeting and help to adjust all dif-
ferences that may rise.
Ed Stine County Clerk.
Chas. A. Raybourn, Deputy.
John L. Smith for Sheriff.
In The American this week, John L.
Smith, of Weleetka, makes formal an-
nouncement of his candidacy for the
democratic nomination for Sheriff.
Mr. Smith is the only candidate thus
far announced, who was in the first
primary and he is being warmly sup-
ported this time by many who opposed
him in the first campaign.
He has been in this country since
"Hec was a pup" and no one is more
familiar with conditions than he. Mr.
Smith's experience as an officer leaves
no doubt as to his ability to make good
in the position of sheriff.
If elected Mr. Smith will endeavor to
conduct the office as economically as is
possible without impairing the efficiency
His platform is brief, yet is broad en-
ough to let the people know just where
he stands. " I WILL ENFORCE THE
LAW." Mr. Smith may be depended
upon to do just what he says in this re-
gard.
Stella H. Wort man Announces
Stella H. Wortman, of the city
schools announces her candidacy for
county superintendent, subject to the
action of the Republican primary.
Mrs. Wortman especially well quali-
fied for the position she seeks, by reas-
on of twenty-four years actual exper-
ience in the school room and her natural
ability as an organizer. If elected she
will attend to the duties of the office
personally and do everything in her
power to raise the standard of efficiency
in Okfuskee county schools.
Hilderbrandt for Commissioner
The American this week announces
the candidacy of G. Worthington Hil-
derbrandt for the republican nomina-
tion for commissioner from th is, the
third district.
This is one instance where a candi-
date has actually entered a campaign at
the behest of his friends who believe
that his services as a member of the
board would be of great value to the
county.
Mr. Hilderbrandt is rather in sym-
pathy with the old idea that the office
should seek the man and does not ex-
pect to make an active campaign for
the nomination saying that if the people
of the district want him he is willing to
serve them to the extent of his ability
and if not he will accept their decision
without question.
Report of the condition of
Thi Weleetka Guaranty Bank
Weleetka, in the State ot Oklahoma, at the
close of business, March 23, 1910.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts 67 754 88
Overdrafts, se-ured and unaecured 945.89
Stocks, bonds. Warrants etc 4 229 62
Banking house 6 500 00
Furniture and fixtures 1500 00
Other real estate owned, 1 531 02
Due from Banks 17 587 20
Checks and other cash items 8 782 II
Cash in bank 7 174 jg
Total $111148 26
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in $25 000 00
Surplus Fund 750 06
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid 2 84178
Due to Banks 305 42
Individual deposit subject to check 61 460 56
Demand Certificates of Deposit 11 290 65
Bills Payable - 10 000 00
Total $111148 26
State of Oklahoma I
Okfuskee County 1 18
I, I. H. Cunningham, cashier of the above nam-
ed bank, do solemnly swear that the above state-
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief. So help me God. I. H. Cunninohai
Cashier
Corbbct—Attest:
W. R. Blake I
D. W. Johnston ( Director*
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th
of April 1910. Wm. R. Cunningham.
Notary Public.
What Makes a Town Anyhow?
What makes a town anyway? Is it
the wealth evidenced by fine houses and
splendid store buildings? These may at-
test the stability and thrift of certain
people, but they offer no great induce-
ments to commerce and progress. Is it
the spirit of good order and law obser-
vance? That is a factor only. The sleep-
iest old hamlets that dot the map have
the spirit in rank abundance. Is it the
schools and churches? May their num-
bers ever increase, but they don't make
a town—they only culture it. Is it the
geographical location, the character of
the country surrounding, the shipping
facilities, the natural advantages? None
of these are indespensibles. Well what
is it that makes a town, anyway? Just
one thing—the unity of the people, the
existance of a common bond which
causes business and social enemies to
put aside all differences when it comes
to boosting the town. No town ever
made real progress or the substantial
success without the get-together spirit
unanimously adopted. It has rejuvi-
nated old hulks of towns that were
yawning their way into endless sleep.
It has infused a new life-blood into the
heart of commercial life and made
thriving cities out of paraletic villages.
Natural prosperity cahnotbe built on
shifting sand, but any town with half
a chance can be made to grow and ex-
pand and thrive when its citizens join
with one accord in the boosting pro-
gram.—Green Forest (Ark.) Tribune.
Report of Street and Allev Committee
for 1909.
Number of men warned out
120
Amount of cash collected
$117.00
Amount of cash spent
116.40
Balance on hand
.60
Names of delinquents;
Wm. Curtis
$1.50
George Towns
1.00
Joe Crawford
1.00
Walter McMillan
2.00
Dr. J. M. Lee
.50
Dr. J. C. Jacobs
2.00
A. T.
Douglass
Theo. Streleski
J. H. Heard.
Completed by August
Commissioner Greer states that work
on the two bridges in this end of the
county will begin about May 15th
and if high water does not interfere too
much they will be completed by August.
Base Ball Team.
In view of the somewhat unfortunate
end of last season's base ball team,
from a financial standpoint, it had been
deemed impossible to secure any funds
here for base ball, yet John Moss has
accomplished the impossible and has
secured about two hundred dollars to
assist in the organization of a winning
team.
It is Mr. Moss's idea to get an all In-
dian team and after a sufficient number
of games at home to get them in good
shape, to take them on the road.
The finest suits obtainable have been
ordered and Manager Moss has the
players already signed and in view, who
can live up to the standard of their
suits.
The first game was played with Ok-
mulgee Sunday, the Weleetka team
winning 6 to 5. The game was played
at Okmulgee.
Township Candidates.
Those who expect to be candidates for
township office, before either republi-
can or democratic primaries, had well
be making hay while the sun shines,
hay meaning votes in this instance. The
beat way to do this is to let the people
know through the announcement col-
umns of the American, that you are a
candidate. Announce early in order
that your enemies may have ample
time to delve into your past and find all
the things you would like to conceal.
The American has decided to make a
rate of $3. for township announcements
of either party and it will cost no more
now than it will a week before the pri-
mary.
Supplies All Here.
All the supplies of the Weleetka ses-
sion of the county court are here.
Among the supplies are a bunch of mar-
riage licenses which the clerk will be
glad to issue to any amorous couples
who have the price. Monday, May 16th
is the date of the opening of the first
term of court.
Trade Excursion
The Tenth Annual 1 rade Excursion
of the Oklahoma City Chamber of
Commerce will leave Oklahoma City
Sunday night, May 8th, 1910. Arriving
at Weleetka over Frisco, Monday, May
9th, at 4:25 P. M., and will remain 30
minutes.
They will carry a band of 16 pieces
and a male quartet; also a 6 piece or-
chestra. Their equipments will consist
of 4 sleepers, 2 d'ning cars, a library
car, day coach and a baggage car.
Miller Bros. 101 Ranch
Is the back ground for one of the
best western pictures ever taken.
•THE STAMPEDE" which will be
shown at the Lyric Theatre Saturday
was actually taken on 101 Ranch and
several of the scenes were taken in
Bliss, Okla. The Stampede tells the
story of a jealous cowboy on the 101
Ranch who is in love with the ranch
owners daughter, she however does not
return his affection but loves foreman
of the ranch. The foreman is out one
day on the ranch inspecting the fense
when he meets his sweetheart and tells
her of his love. The jealous cowboy
overhears their conversation and deter-
mines to have revenge upon his rival.
While riding over the prairie a terrible
plan enters his head. Why not stampede
the thousands of cattle over his rival
who is now peacefully sleeping back on
the prairie? A few shots among the
peaceful herd and the cattle are turned
into a living cyclone headed directly
toward the foreman whose horse is loose
upon the prairie. How the girl saves
her lover, the capture of the villian
after a thrilling chase and his punish-
ment are all clearly shown in this pict-
ure which promises to be the sensation
of the year. "SPRING HAS COM^"
is the comedy headliner for Saturday,
and it is said to be ascrean from start
to finish; "THE BEWITCHED MAN-
OR HOUSE" is beautifully colored by
hand and contains some beautiful scen-
ery; "THE LITTLE BUSY BODY" is
another laughable comedy, and Miss
Magee will sing a Western song "IN
THE DAYS OF HA."
Base ball today—Weleetka vs. Ok-
mulgee on home grounds.
Pay for Your Sprink-
ling Privilege
Before using water for sprink-
ling, otherwise you will have
your servive discontinued.
RATES
$5.00 per year for Sprinkling
Weleetka Light and
Water Co. '" ""Si™
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James, Edwin W. The Weleetka American (Weleetka, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, April 15, 1910, newspaper, April 15, 1910; Weleetka, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc155230/m1/1/?q=central+place+railroads: accessed July 18, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.