The Exponent. (Ralston, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 11, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 10, 1909 Page: 1 of 8
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Vol. 5.
RALSTON, OKLAHOMA. SATURDAY. JULY 10, 1909,"
Ralston Did Celebrate.
One of the largest crowds that
ever gathered in Ralston was
here last Saturday, and the most
remarkable feature of the day
was no accidents whatever. The
city restrictions were few, and
every one enjoyed themselves to
the utmost. As the crowd was
late in gathering at the park, the
committee in charge did well to
pull of the lengthy program in
the afternoon. The parade
started from 5th and Main street
at 10-30 a. m., led by the Ral-
ston band. Among the floats was
McCann & Co. with gents fur
nishings, our job press printing
the program as they went, but
the one that took the prize was a
prairie schooner, drawn by two
old mules, and filled with the
young ladies Art club, who were
dresstdand painted up as hedi*
ous as one would wish to see,
each playing some toy instru-
ment with a tune of her own,
and after putting on their little
drill, and singing America, they
were awarded the $5 cash prize,
and certainly deserved it.
In the absence of our city
mayor, A. Levick, Rev. C. C.
Tatum delivered the welcome
address, after invocation, Miss
McCune led the audience in sing
ing America. The Declaration
of Independence was read by
Rev. Tatum and the crowd dis-1
missed for dinner.
After dinner a much larger j
crowd was in attendance, when j
F. G. Logan, a young nephew i
of our old friend, Alex Logan
from the Osage side, delivered;
an address that inspired every
patriotic citizen present, in a
most pleasing manner, demon-
strating his abiiity as a speaker,
and clearly showed his own pa-
triotism in mentioning our flag,
the greatest flag that waves to-
day, and the one most honored
by all nations.
The following events were
very interesting and prizes
awarded accodingly:
Tug of war, 10 Osage county
farmers vs a like number of Paw
nee county farmers, in which
Pawnee county was victorious.
Purse $10.
Potato race Floyd Massy first,
Johnnie Brumley second.
Free for all foot race, Roy
Moore first, Frank Porter second.
Sack race, Frank Porter, first,
Robbins, second
Girls race, Gertrude Loper
first, Irene Evenhoe second.
The silver set for the prettiest
baby was awarded to Mrs.
Widener, a daughter of Uncle j
Joe Venator, who says the judges
were good ones, and made no
mistake,
The largest family contest, |
was a tie between Robert Wad-
delow and J. T. Robbins, 11 each,
and prize divided.
Base ball, Skedee 5, Fairfax 3. j
Guy Hartley received $2 forj
first home run.
Harness race, F. N. Garner
first, E. W. Brooks second.
Pony race. C. A. Hagan.
Lady horseback riding, prize
was divided equally between
Jennie Krow and Laura Smith.
The balloon ascention was a
good one, and the last seen of
the "dummy" he was a mile
high going west.
NO. II
Thp fireworks were beautiful,
and all went home feeling that
they were well intertained.
So heres to the committee that
managed so fine,
Without any accidents, such a
grand good old time,
Have paid all expenses, and
the racers who run,
And got 40 left, for the ferry-
boat fund.
Misses Myrtie and Metta Nash
were among- tha Fairfax visitors
who celebra ed at Ralston.
Misses Alice and Jessie McKill
left this week to attend normal.
If you want to rent a room or
a house call up 28.
Dr. Pyatt returned the first
of the week from Decatur 111.,
where he went on business.
Mrs. G. E. Pyatt is quite sick
at this writing.
Miss. Lola Harry was reported
quite sick the first of the week.
Miss. Marry Powell is visiting
with Miss. Ruth Hedges, this
week.
Mrs. Grace Robinson and chil-
dren, of Chandler, are here visit-
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. R. Hedges.
Dady Bryant left Monday for
a few weeks visit with his sons
Amos and Loris, at Pawhuska.
He was accompanied by J. W.
Beck.
Miss Iva Ross is visiting rela-
tives in Fairfax this week.
W. C. Mann and 0 N. Morton
were Pawnee court visitors, last
Tuesday.
Miss Maggie Wilkeison was
here from Pawnee Saturday and
Sunr'ay.
Miss Mata Herbert, formerly
of Ralston but now of Davenport
Okla.. is spending a few days
with friends here.
Dempsey Lowry formely of
Ralston, but now a resident of
southern California came in Sun-
day morning for a visit with his
parents and friends.
Nightly meetings are being
held this week on the vacant lot
just west of the postoffice on
Main street. The services are
being conducted by Revs. Hen-
derson and McPhetridge.
Several of our citizens took in
thejcelebration at^Blackburn last
Monday and report a very pleas-
ant and interesting program,
among which was the extraordi-
nary ball ?ame, Jennings 1.
Blackburn 0.
Frank Brown, who recently
opened up a first-class restaurant
in his old stand, reports business
good and still growing, and prov-
ed himself a "Ralston Booster"
by droping a dollar into The
Exponent's till, this week, for
another years subscription.
W. G. Pendergraft, from Car-
ney, Oklahoma, arrived this
week to reli«ve T. M. Cannon,
who leaves for his old home at
Sterling, Oklahoma, to-day.
The Valley Stock Co. are put-
ting on good shows here this
week. Come out and see the fun-
ny 4-act "Olie Olson," at the
poera house, Saturday night.
Base ball here Sunday, Gray-
horse and Sycamore vs. Ralston.
Obituary.
Ida, the eldest daughter of
John and Mary Schencks was
born at Ellis, Neb. April 28 1890
and departed this life June 30th
1909 of complete paralysis.
Tnose who knew her best appre-
ciated her most. She always
wore a smile and had a good
word for all of her friends. Her
untimely death brought grief
and sorrow to all the hearts of
the people of the entire commun-
ity, as she was a young girl
just entering into womanhood
full of joy and life. Notwith-
standing all the care and love
that an anxious family could
devise were used to bring her
back to health were of no avail,
but alas! death loves a shining
mark and after a brief struggle
the suffer's spirit took it's flight
to the home we all hope to meet
after this weary life is over.
Every life ends an unfinished
voyage. The destination marks
on the chart of the voyage is
never reached. However beau-
tiful the ports in which he an-
chors, whatever his achevements
however great his riches or wide
his fame, his bark at last ends
it's journey with the most cover-
ted ports still far away on the
distant horizon.
Death takes us unawares,
And stays our hurrying feet;
The great design unfinished lies
Our lives are incomplete."
The funeral services were held
at the home Thursday, July 1st,
at 5 p. m., after which the white
casket was borne to the Ralston
cemetery.
The sorrowing family have the
deepest sympathies os the entire
community in their great bereav-
ment.
O. E. Mc.
F. H. M.
Opera House.
Don't fail to see the famous
Valley Stock Co. to-night. They
will present that thrilling and
highly entertaining 4-act comedy
drama, "The Diamond Necklace
Robbery." Singing and dancing
specialties between acts. Prices
15, 25 and 35 cents.
Notice to Dog Owners
This will be the last notice
served on dog owners, and if the
law is not complied with at once,
they will be dealt with according-
ly. The law reads: "All owners
of dogs who keep and maintain
a dog without first paying a tax,
is guilty of a misdemeanor," See
me at once and pay your dog
tax and avoid trouble.
R. J. Jones, City Marshal.
E. P. Payne will always re-
tain a warm spot in the hearts of
the Exponent family for send-
ing us our first mess of roasting-
ears, Wednesday.
John Schenck is completing
his new cement walk in front of
his residence this week which
adds very much to the appear-
ance and value of the property.
A letter from Mrs. Newby at
Colorado Springs this week
brought the good' news that she
had gained 3£ pounds the first
week she was there. She will
remain there until September.
Lard 11 cents in 50 pound cans
at Bolton,s.
Card of Thanks.
Owing to the impossibility of
seeing each one personally we
take this means of thanking and
expressing our appreciation of
the kindness and help tendered
us by the many friends during
the illness of our daughter Ida.
We also appreciate the faithful-
ness of Dr. Pyatt.
Mr. and Mrs. John Schenck
and family.
Mrs. E. W. Disney, of Skedee,
was up to attend the funeral of
Miss Ida Schenck.
Mrs. E. W. Disney of Skedee
was up to attend the funeral of
Miss Ida Schencks.
Mrs. A. Levick and daughter
left Sunday evening for a visit
in Arkansas City to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Joe Nix.
Miss Mata Herbert of Daven-
port is visiting Miss Hazel Harry
Dempsy Lowery returned Sun-
day morning from Cal. for a vis-
with his parents.
Miss Lula Hancock of Joplin,
Mo. is visiting with A. M. Harry
and family.
Last Notice
Clean up and disinfect all out-
houses and avoid typhoid epi-
demic, which is sure to follow
this hot weather. If the above
notice is not complied with im-
mediately, you will be dealt with
according to law.
R. J. Jones, City Marshal
Killing Near Nelogany
As the moter car was return-
ing from its early trip on Sun-
day morning one of the passen-
gers noticed an object in the
weeds between the rails as the
car passed over it. The car stop
ped and backed up to the place
where the dead body of Albert
Mudd was discovered.
The cornor was notified, and
on Monday held an inquest over
the body, the jury being com-
posed of Paul Harris, Jack
Hayes, Ed McMann, J. B. Hall,
Leonard Thomas and Henry Ma-
jors. After examining the body
and hearing the evidence on
Monday morning the inquest
was adjourned until evening to
give the jurors time to go to the
place where the body was found
to look for further evidence as
to the cause of death. The jury
found that Albert Mudd came to
his death at the hands of parties
unknown to the jury.
The deceased, in company with
George Red Eagle, Joe Lane and
Reed Wilson left here early Sun-
day morning, stating they were
going to walk to Nelogany and
save seventy-five cents fare on
the motor car. The deceased
was badly intoxicated when he
left here and all were drinking.
George Red Eagle and Reed
Wilson flagged the motor car
only about one hundred yards
from where the body was after-
wards found. They were later
arrested and charged with the
murder and their preliminary
hearing set for to-day.
Joe Lane has disappeared com-
pletely, not having been seen
since he left Pawhuska. The
wound that evidently caused
death was' struck by some sharp
instrument which penetrated the
skull at the left temple.
I It is believed by some that the
killing was the result of a drunk
en quarrel. Whether that theory
be correct or not, there is little
doubt but that the man lost his
life as a result of bad boot-leg
whiskey.—Pawhuska Capital.
Sisie Donaldson, who was ac-
cidentally shot two weeks ago,
is improving.
Something very unusual hap-
pened in the Ralston and Fair-
fax ball game last Sunday when
the score stood 2 to 0 favoring
Ralston at 7th inning, when some
fans bet strong that Fairfax
would still win. How they got
it fixed is their business, but
Fairfax won it by 6 to 2, on a
bunch of errors at home base.
G. W. Horn, who has been
held under bond for cattle steal-
ing in the Big Bend, was acquit-
ted at Pawhuska Wednesday.
BANK OF COMMERCE
Keport of ihe condition of the Bank of
Commerce, hi linlnloii. in the Slate
of Oklahoma. at the close of
business June 28rd. 1009.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts 180 852,88
Overdrafts secured and unse-
cured 877,13
Bunking House 2,200.00
Furniture aud Fixtures 1,097 80
Due from banks 10,440.10
Ca>kin bank... .. 3,483 80
Total 163,93136
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock pa:d in 110,000 00
Surplus Fund 5,000 00
Undivided profits, less expeu-
si 8 and tuxes paid 2,126 67
Individual deposits subject to
chick 38.650 01
Time Certificates of Deposit 18,178 78
Total 16b ,951 36
State of Oklahoma, )
County of.Pawnee f 8'
I J O Cities, Cashier of the above
numed bank, do solemnly swesr that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief, so help me (Jod.
J O CALKS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 2nd day of July, 1000.
Attest; Jonathan Whiles. Notary.
My commission expires February 10.
1912.
C P HOCK. | n. ,
GEO H. SMITH \ D,recl°™
If you are delinquent take ad-
vantage of the following offer:
The Exponent, Weekly Okla-
homan and American Farmer all
for $1.25 per year.
Report of the Condition or
The Ralston Bank.
At Ralston, in the State of Oklahoma, at
the close of business June 23. 1900
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts IIS,413.02
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured lis 85
I'urnlture and Fixtures .100.00
Dee from Banks 1,518 20
Cash In Bank J.lflO.flB
Total 9St,747.78
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock Paid In $5,000
Surplus Fund gooo
Undivided Profits less expenses and
Taxes Paid 2.777.47
Individual Deposit. Subject to check 5.654.39
Time Certificates ef Deposits 0,315,00
ioU1 122.747.70
8'1'ATK OF OKLAHOMA 1
>88
County of Pawnee j
I, Jonathan Whiles, Cashier of the above
named bank, do (solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief, so help me Ood.
Jonathan Whiles, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd
day of July. 1900,
Cerrect-Attest.
J. O. Cales, Notary Publio
My commission expire* March 27 1912,
Correct—Attest:
Ohae Kepner,
John / .Stuart
•Directors.
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Bryant, T. E. The Exponent. (Ralston, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 11, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 10, 1909, newspaper, July 10, 1909; Ralston, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc169291/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.