The Logan County News. (Crescent, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, August 18, 1911 Page: 1 of 8
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THE LOGAN COUNTY NEWS.
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ALL AROUND THE TOWN
Breezy Notes Regarding our City
and Community.
assignmeni OF iiACHtRs FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT ARE GAINING IN POPULARITY Kll'"ES FR0M
HVI WITH CITIZEN AND TRAVELER
Supt. B. F. Brown has made
the following assignment o f
teachers for the coming term of
school.
_ , _ .In, , i- i >. i A A change took place at
Tuesday to be a Day of Cieneial vv eek-End Musical Altractione i Crescent MercantiU store '
Labor Road Donation. Drawing Great Crowds. day of this week, A.
| I having disposed of hi
the
,s. Personal Items Concerning Cres-
Schwarz cent Citizen and Visitor.
Today is "clean-up day "
All school books cash—Powell
«fc Son.
School will open Monday. Sep-
tember 11th.
We loan money on farms at Si
per cent, Ed Stobaugh.
Harvey Speaks was here yes-
terday from Oklahoma City
V. R. Kelso was a passenger
Wednesday for Oklahoma city.
George Vandiver came in Fri-
day morning, from a brief visit
at Marshall.
Greeley Rains and Ralph M.
Davis drove to Cashion Monday
on business.
Frank Ryland left Monday for
a business trip to Oklahoma City
and other points.
Mrs. Almon Doolittle was taken
quite ill on Monday and has since
been confined to her bed.
There wTll be a dance at the
Opera House on Saturday night,
Aug-, 26th. Ben Siddens, Mgr.
Homer Davis has resu med his
duties as News foreman aftar a
several weeks seige from rheu-
matism.
Mrs Mary Long arrived home
yesterday from a ten week visit
relatives and old time home folks
in Iowa.
Miss Edith Good arrived home
Friday afternoon from her visit
with relatives and friends at
Fredrick and Lawton.
Mrs. Wm Brown arrived home
Wednesday evening from a pleas-
ant visit with her mother and
other relatives in Missouri.
Mesdame Virg Rout and Ethel
Chilton are entertaining their
brothers, Bcbt. and Byron God-
dard, o f Broken Arrow this
week,
Mrs. Pieratt and daughters,
Misses Patience and Nellie,came
in Wednesday afternoon from a
visit at the Frank Pieratt home
in Guthrie.
The members of the Bay View
club, their families and friends
eD.ioyed an excellent picnic sun-
per at the city park on last Fri-
day night.
Mrs. Frank Pieratt returned
to her home i n Guthrie last
Thursday afternoon after a visit
here at the home of her father,
Andrew Powell.
Several of our base ball fans
took in the ball game Sunday at
Guthrie at which time the Ar-
kansas City team gave the Guth-
rieites a severe drubbing.
Will Ergenbright has the
thanks of the editor for some
mighty nice peaches sent us on
last Thursday afternoon The
fruit certainly had a tine taste to
us.
Ed Griffin was a passenger
Tuesday for Oklahoma City, go-
ing down by reason of the burn-
ing of his father's place of busi-
ness in that city on Monday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wright
arrived Saturday from their
month's visit with relatives and
old time home folks in North
Carolina. They report a most
pleasant visit in that state.
It is reported that J. E. Tay-
lor will move to Hennessey where
.he will have charge of a cotton
ftin. This good family's many
friends will regret to learn of
their leaving our city to resi de.
Mrs. A. B. Watkins, will teach The Commercial Club's road
the First grade, Miss Ada May improvement campaign will open
Brown the Second and "B"
Third grade, Mrs. Pearl Blevins
the "A" Third and the "B"
Fourth grades, MissFreida Red
field the "A" Fourth and "B"
Fifth grades, Miss Grace Moffitt
the "A" Fifth and the Sixth
grades, Mrs. Hellen Pruitt the
Seventh and Eighth grades.
Supt. Brown will teach the Nine
th and Tenth grades and the
Eleventh should there be a de-
mand therefore. Miss Brown
may assist i n teaching the
eleventh, and Miss Moffitt may
hear one class in English in the
High school.
Non-residents pupils will be
admitted provided they are more
than six years of age and by pay-
ing the stipulated fees not yet
determined by the board.
No children under six years of
age will be admitted under any
consideration. As soon as the
svperintendent receives a copy
of the new course_of study from
the State Board of education
parents will be given due notice
through the press as to what
books and supplies should be
purchased by the pupils of each
grade. A copy of the rules and
regulations governingthe schools
will be sent to each parent at the
opening of school.
School Levy Carries.
The proposition of one mill ex-
cess was carried Tuesday by a
vote of 107 for the proposition,
with 39 votes against the same.
The success of the measure is
largely due to the untiring efforts
of Mrs Pfrimmer and other lad-
ies who labored for fully six
hours in advertising the matter
and carrying ladies to the polls.
This is an intellectual triumph
for the ladies of this city and the
gentlemen who believe in making
our schools the highest class.
After the votes had been canvas-
sed, the board held a short meet-
ing, deciding to have the house
repaired, some work done on the
grounds, have the superinten-
dent assign the teachers waud to
open school on Monday, Septem-
ber 11th.
Cimarion Claims Anqther
The treacherous Cimarron
river claimed its second victim,
when on Sunday, Glenn StuafTer
eleven years old, while bathing
in company with his brother near
by their home, near Guthrie.
The lads had been paddling
around near the bank and had
concluded to swim out a little
farther and while attempting to
do so, they became frightened
with the above direful result
The body was later recovered
and the funeral of the unfortun-
ate lad was held Tuesday, the
interment taking place at Pleas-
ant Valley cemetery.
in full blast on next Tuesday if
all plans do not fail as now sched-
uled. At this time it is the plan
of the club to have every man in
the city who is a booster meet
the farmers along the line of the
proposed road improvement, and
together they will labor for the
improvement of the highways
leading into the local market.
The farmers are willing and anxi
ous to meet the club plans and
boosters half way in the matter
which shows a proper spirit and
every man who has the good of
the town and surrounding com-
munity a t heart is especially
urged to either go or send a man
to the scenes o f activities o n
next Tuesday. I f you belitve
that it is the interest of citizens
and farmers to work together
for a mutual benefit don't fail to
register yourself to aid in this
work which will open in earnest
Tuesday. The farmers, cotn-
itteemen and a number of our
citizens went out yesterday on
the northwest highway for work
and a great improvement will
doubtless be made before Satur-
day night. Work along the other
highways are now being planned
and when ail things are ready
next Tuesday morning the local
merchant, professional m a n,
clerk and laborer will meet the
farmer on his own ground on a
mutual road improvement cam-
paign. So M r. Farmer don't
fail to be there yourself for you
are expected. And Mr. Busi-
ness Man don't fail to be on the
works early for the farmer pat-
ron of your business will be there
and expecting you. All in all it
is a mutual affair all around, for
the farmer needs thi improve-
ments in order that he may get
to the local market with his crop
while the city needs the improv-
ements in order to keep Cres-
cent in the lead as the busiest
market in Logan county .Other
towns of the county are bidding
high for the farmer's trade ' y
road improvements, but a Cres-
cent is the best marke . the
farmer would much rather do
his marketing Ihere, but he is
a great man to go where he is
invited, and if improvement of
his highway into town is not a
invitation, we don't know of a
more forecful oae could be in-
vented. Don't forget the day and
date, Tuesday, Aug. 22nd, and
notify the road committe, solici-
tor or D. E. Richards, secretary
of the Commercial club that you
are willing to donate and if you
have any preference as to the
road you wish to work tell them
so, and that you will be there for
duty on that day. Truly a good
time to show your real booster
spirit and we hope that every
man in the city who can will be a
member of the road gang on the
day appointed.
Last week's Saturday and Sun-
day band concerts drew the
largest crowds so far this season
and it is indeed gratifying to the
band to note that the concerts
are becoming more popular with
each succeeding concert, and by
the way, the boys are putting up
some mighty nice music at these
concerts. It is also gratifying
to see so many of the farmer
folks at the concerts, especially
the Sunday concert. While of
course it is a bit inconvenient
for some of the farmers to re-
main in for the Saturday even-
concerts, yet those who cannot
stay for the Saturday concert
can drive in for the Sunday
afternoon concert and spend an
afternoon with friends in the
city's nice park where there are
seats and shade. The Sunday
concerts will occur hearafter at
3:30 instead of 3 as heretofore in
order to give the people and es-
pecially the farmer ample time
to get in for this pleasant feature.
Let all come out to these con-
certs and drive away dull care
and enjoy the excellent music
and enjoy the increasing throngs
that attend both the Saturday
and Sunday concerts. No other
city the size of Crescent has two
concerts per week nor do they
have such excellent music as
that enjoyed by those who at-
tend the Crescent concerts: The
concert programs for this week
are as follows:
SATURDAY EVENING AT 8 P. M.
UP TOWN
March McFall
' 'Vivian"
O/erture Laurens
"May Flower"
March Healil
''Dark Town Jubilee"
Intermizzo Johnson
"Silver Star"
March
" Sraien Coin"
Song and Dance
"Little Sweetheart"
March
"Did Oaken Bucket'
Waltz
"Daisy"
March..
March. .
"Genoa"
•Moultor.ion'
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AT
CITY PARK
M aroLi.
. .McFall
. .. Keifer
. ...Hays
. Laurens
. .. Kiefer
. liuhalts
3 P. M.
.McFall
McFall
Theatre Improvement
The Gaiety theatre improve-
ments are looming up big. The
new stage is now in,the curtains
wings and flies are in place while
the work of putting the adver-
tising signs on the outside front
of the stage and other painting
is now going on. The electric
footlights, side lights, and other
electric lighting effects will soon
be in piace.^It is Manager Davis'
intentions to run a first class
show house with vaudeville at-
tractions added to his usual up-
to date picture features,
"Explorer"
Polka
"Jewell"
March McFall
"Ban tha"
M arch McFall
"Royal Colors"
I ntarmei/.o K iefer
"Ola"
M arch Bull alts
' 'Newton''
Kiefer
"Happy Mose"
Richardson
"Show World"
Laurens
"Carolina Sports'
March McFall
"Aviator"
March.
March.
M arc h.
For Sale—Up-to-date pool hall
in good condition, well located in
best little city in Oklahoma,—A
B. Nail, Crescent, Okla. 23-tf
interests
in this mercantile establish rnent
and on that day retired from the
firm, while F. E. Rice woo was
formerly manager but who had
this spring retired to assume a
position as traveling salesman is
again here and at the head of
business, Gene having still re-
tained his interests with the
company. Mr. Schwarz intends
leaving'this fall for l )regoD where
he expects to locate The many
friends of Mr. Rice will be pleas-
ed to learn of his return to our
city, although it is to be regret-
ted that so good a citizen as Gus
Schwarz has proven himself to
be, is to leave our city. Fact is
probably we are seltish but we
would be delighted to know that
both of these boys were to re-
remain as citizens of Crescent as
it is certainly a loss to our citi-
zenship and business circles to
have Gus pack up and leave, but
his legion of friends in Logan
county wish he and his family
abundant success and happiness
wherever they may locate.
Clean-up Day
Mayor Smith designated yes-
terday and today as "clean-up
days', and all 1 the residents of
the city are requested to observe
these days by mowing the grass
and weeds along the streets in
front of their residences and
clean up other trash and weeds.
This is necessitated by reason of
the fact that the typhoid fever
season is at hand and it behooves
ail as good citizens to do all in
their power to eliminate the
cause of this disease by cleaning
up their premises.
Operation is Performed
Glenn Human went toGuhtrie
Monday accompanied by Dr. F.
C. Davis and his father and
grandfather, for the purpose of
going to the hospital where it
was hoped that the bullet which
had lodged in his foot some time
ago when he was wounded by
the accidental dischargeof a rifie
could be located and removed.
An X-Ray examination was to be
made for the purpose of locating
the elusive ball which itliad been
impossible to locate.
Hebekahs Attend Obsequies
The following delegates from
Silver Star Rebekali lodge of
this city attended the Ahrnrbrak
obsequies Monday at Marshall:
Mesdames A. J. Cress, W m.
Meek, M. M. Harned, A. B. Hoi-
liday, M. L. Smith, Geo. Wells,
and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brown
and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rice.
Mrs. Bebee, of Marshall, Mrs. J.
T. W. Johnson and Mrs. A. J.
Cress accompanied the remains
to that point on Sunday after-
noon.
Pioneer Buried Here
The remains of W. M. Williams
a former old time resident of
southeast of this place died at
Hunter, Okla., Wednesday and
the body arrived here last night
for interment. M r. Williams
came here 21 years ago and con-
tinued to reside here until some
time recently, and was about 77
years of age. Deceased leaves
three sons, one at Los Vages, N.
M. while two others reside at
Hunter.
Band concert at the city park
Sunday afternoon.
Misses Margaret and Nettie
Dooiittle and their sister, Mrs.
Ai t Graves are expected home
this morning from their visit
and sojourn in Colorado, being
called home by rerson of the ill-
ness of their mother, Mrs Almon
Doolittle,
O n Monday evening Mrs.
Homer A^ams entertained a few
friends at six o'clock dinner in
honor of Mrs. Willetts, of Perry
a sister of Mrs. Hugh Adams.
Mrs. F. C. Davis entertained on
Tuesday evening with a dinner
with Mrs Willett as the guest of
honor.
Disastrous Fire
Word was received here Tues-
day that the mercantile estab-
lishment of Griffin & Speaks, at
Paokingtown, Oklahoma City had
been totally destroyed by tire on
Monday night. We understand
that the stock was partially in-
sured. We understand that the
family's household good were
partly destroyed by the flame,
but at this writing are unable to
get any definate information re-
gs rding the loss.
W. E. Baker was over from
Guthrie this week on cotton bus-
iness.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hart were
passengers Tuesdsy for Oklaho-
ma City.
Uncle Billy Smith came in
Tuesday from a business trip to
Texas points.
Mrs. O. A. Hiatt, of Harrah,
Okla , is here for a visit at the H
A. Adams home.
Miss \ era Tate is here from
Oklahoma City for a visit at the
F. L. Cress home.
Oscar Morris was down
from Lovell greeting his many
friends Wednesday.
A. G. Schwarz left Wednesday
for a ten days visit with relatives
at various points in Nebraska
.Jas, A. Davis spent Sunday
and Monday at the home of his
brother, Dr. Ray Davis at Guth-
rie.
F. E. Kice arrived Monday to
again take charge as manager of
the Crescent Mercantile C o's
store.
Miss Phern Hartcame in Mon-
day afternoon from a few days
visit with Miss Edith Harkina at
Guthrie.
Miss Ollie Metzler, of Guthrie
arrived Monday for a visit at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G.
Schwarz.
Rev. A.C. Smith, pastor of the
Marshall Christian church, has
our thanks for editorial favors
this week.
Col. J. D. McGee was up from
Edmond a part o f this week,
looking after business and greet-
ing friends here.
Art Graves came down from
Marshall yesterday by reason of
the illness of his mother in-law
Mrs Almon Doolittle,
Mrs. Willett, of Perry, has
been spending the week in this
city as a guest at the home of
her sister, Mrs Hugh Adams.
Miss Carrie Fred man, o f
Chandler, who has been visiting
at the Rix home in this city left
Sunday for herhomein thatcity.
Mrs. Anna Fry, of Ottumwa,
Kansas, arrived in the city Fri-
day for a visit at the home of her
brother, D. E. Richards, and
other relatives.
Robert Freeland came up from
Oklahoma City Saturday even-
ing and visited until Monday
evening at the home of his broth-
er W. S. Freeland,
J. M. Rix went to Guthrie
Tuesday where he met a niece,
Miss Alsie Wortman, who arriv-
ed on that evening for a visit at
the Rix home in this city.
Grandma Good, of Lawton and
Mrs. Laura Windsor, of Frede-
rick arrived last Thursday for a
visit at the homes of the former's
sons, J. P. and J. L. Good at this
place. Mrs. Windsor is a sis-
ter of these gentlemen.
For Trade:—75 miles west a
level, well improved ouarter to
trade for land here. —C. S. Bur-
roughs, owner.
CRESCENT MARKETS.
Hens 8
Springs 9i
Eggs 12
Geese 3
Turkeys 7
Ducks Si-
Butter 15
Cream 18
Oats
Corn
Hogs $675
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Wnorowski, B. F. The Logan County News. (Crescent, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, August 18, 1911, newspaper, August 18, 1911; Crescent, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc236054/m1/1/: accessed April 25, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.