The Sentinel Leader. (Sentinel, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, April 28, 1911 Page: 3 of 6
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SENTINEL : LEADER
Published every Friday at Senti-
nel, Washita County, Okla., by
THE SENTINEL PRINTING CO., Inc
R. W. MULETT, Pres.
R. R. HORNBECK, Sec.
G. L. INGLISH, Editor and Manager
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR, in Advance
Entered at second clast matter February
11,1910, at the pottoffice at Sentinel, Ok-
lahoma, under the act of March J, IS 79.
OFFICE PHONE
RESIDENCE PHONE
.NO, 27
.NO. 48
GOVERNOR CRUCE.
It is about time some of the
politicians who predicted that
Governor Cruce would fail were
coming forward and saying they
were mistaken, and that they
feel like they are due the govern-
or an apology.
But—will they do it?
The Leader says yes. That is
the men who are not too preju
diced—the men who are not too
partisanized.
Without going into details of
what the governor has done to
date, and about every step he has
v taken has been a very careful
one and a very sensible one, let's
take up a few and see what we
can get out of them.
Didn't the governor make the
message plain to the bankers
few days ago? It was so manly
and to the point that no man
could but admire it. He was
straight-forward in the whole
letter and the people have no
reason to doubt his position any
longer. Governor Cruce is and
always has been a national bank
er.
Hasn't he vetoed most of the
bills that he should have vetoed?
Didn't he take up, to the last
bill, the matters of attention—
either vetoed or signed them, ev-
ery bill, when many a governor
of other states has dallied till the
clock showed the hour of limita-
tion and the same became law
without those governors' signa-
ture? Isn't that true?
In this article the Leader will
not go into any criticism of ex-
Governor Haskell. There is no
use to try to praise one man's
merits with the demerits of an-
other. Mr. Haskell, to take up
the governorship when the coun-
try was comparatively a wilder-
ness for organization, certainly
polity, did well. He made some
mistakes. So did Moses. Christ
was the only immune in that line.
But we would rather stick to the
capabilities of Governor Cruce
and let him appear as he is. The
Leader has always been of the
opinion that a man should be
praised for the good he is doing
now, right while he is living, and
Governor Cruce deserves the
praise he is getting over the state
and in other states for the man-
ner in which he is conducting the
office. This is not coming from
the democratic supporters of pre-
election standing alone, but from
all manner of people of all man-
ner of political faith.
One great thing in the govern-
or's favor is that he is so thor-
oughly above reproach personally
that the opposition is appalled in
the onslaught that it, in it's en-
feebled and otherwise weakened
condition, is trying to make
against him. If the vile opposi-
tion were armed with low and
vulgar tales that could, in any
way, be substantiated as to the
governor's private life, they
would assail him, and without
delay, and perhaps with some
success. But the charge they
would bring against him per-
sonally, no matter of what na-
ture, would fall like a spent ar-
row at his feet, unharmful, then
rebound when it hit hit the good
moral ground that sustains this
pure man and prove a veritable
boomerang to the man or men
who threw it.
There is every reason to believe
that Oklahoma stands at the top
in point of governors. No such
thing as recall is dreamed; no
idle, fanciful crank has any de-
signs on his life; the good get
what is coming to them, which
his benevolent and wise dispen-
sations, while the bad get justice
and no more.
Isn't that right? Can any
governor do more?
The governor may not hear all
the good things said about him
and we hope he, nor any other
man, will ever hear all the bad
things said about him, but it is up
to all who have always favored
him to say they are glad they did
it. It is up -to every democrat
who opposed him to at least say
they are glad to say he is con
ducting the office nicely. Many
of the republicans are doing this,
though by this they do not admit
that he is a better man than they
had in the field; no one expects
them to do that. The socialists,
to almost a man, are surprised
in some few instances satisfied.
If all these good people are for
him, let's call it a good deal
the day Lee Cruce went into of-
fice, and we do not cast one slur
at any of the other opponents
he had, in any party—and all
help this truly good man make of
Oklahoma the very best state in
the United States.
is right of life and liberty, from
The Leader is in receipt of
eight bills as introduced by Con
gressman Scott Ferris, of this
district, of Washington. We
have read them and they all look
good to us, while many of them
are tip-top. That young man
Ferris is one of the winners in
congress, and is going higher all
the time. He has ambition, and
some 'day you will find him up at
the topmost rung of the ladder
in political and statesmanship
fame. The editor of this paper
was down at Lawton not long
ago, but did not have the pleasure
of seeing the congressman. One
reason is, we knew he was tired
and wanted all the rest he could
get between the regular and ex-
tra sessions, therefore had but
little time for visitors. One of
Mr. Ferris' better bills is about
preventing gambling in cotton
futures, or anything of that kind.
That's a good hit, so hit 'em
again. Of course, he will have
some trouble in getting that one
through, but he will be found
trying, all the same. He makes
remark to this effect: "The
democrats are starting off fine.
Clark is doing fine with the
speakership. Believe we demo-
crats will win the next president
if we will all hold our heads."
He indicates by that that most
any old chap can get the repub-
lican nomination, with some good
hopes of election, but it takes a
dandy to get the democratic nom-
ination, and a Jim Dandy to get
the election. And, it may be
added, the democrats are too
prone to expect absolute perfec-
tion in their candidates. Mr.
Ferris is easily one of the very
best congressmen from Oklaho-
ma, and has few superiors, if
any, from any other state, which
is not putting it too strongly, by
any means.
time trying to keep the other
fellow from doing any good, when
as a matter of fact, the other fel-
low generally goes right on and
makes good, frequently not
knowing that he has an opposi-
tion.
Astronomer See seems to be
able to see better than the rest
of the star gazers. He asserts
that every star that twinkles has
human beings on it As nobody
knows any better than he does,
they have no room to doubt this
wonderfuj and startling state-
ment.
Several years ago a noted
star-looker asserted that Mars
had inhabitants. A few days
ago another one of the sky pilots
told us that the report was un-
true. The canals were fissures,
of earthquake origin. Guess
again.
WANT A SHARE
Wichita, Kansas, is going to
have the bird-men with her and
there is going to be some fly
times up there. We have an in
vitation to be there. Oh, don't
get jealous, now, for you have
the same invitation that we have.
Here is the difference between
a scripturism and a boosterism:
"Knock and it shall be opened
untoyou." "Knock" and it shall
be closed unto you. But there is
little use to tell some kickers this.
What has become of the old
fashioned girl, who walked to
church with her shoes in her
hand? Why, there she goes
now, with her Billie Burkcurl, in
her auto as fast as she can.
Little drops of kindness, if
only now and then, destroys old
envy's blindness and makes the
whole world kin.
It used to be "the lark is up to
meet the sun." Now it is: the
son stays up to meet the "lark."
This is the best town in the best
farming locality in the best state.
A soft head turneth wrath in-
to disgust.
TATE want a few more good accounts.
No difference in the price here
for dry goods or groceries—cash or
credit is the same price. We've got
the new dry goods now. Getting new
goods all the time. The same may be
said of the groceries. They are fresh
and pure and the very best that money
can buy. Quick delivery, and it's free.
Small orders receive the same careful
attention as the larger ones.
R W. HULETT & CO.
SENTINEL :: OKLA.
DISTRICT CON-
FERENCE OVER
A LARGE ATTENDANCE IS
REPORTED, WITH
MUCH WORK.
Rev. Weaver Ch'm.
The Leader has had a number
of very nice compliments passed
on it by real newspaper folks
and other gentlemen and ladies
Jately. Such flowers on the
pathway of life, which is rugged
enough at best, make the daily
grind a littie easier, for they oil
up the gudgeons on the line
shafts oi human dynamos and
make the gritty places run
smoothly. Move to Sentinel, sure.
If you don't do it this year, be
sure to move next year, or you
will miss the new paradise be-
tween here and Eden.
There is a whole world of peo-
ple that we know of who are
struggling to find out the differ-
ence between the cost of high liv-
ing and the high cost of living.
Yet the $15 Easter bonnets that
our daughters wear were repre-
sented once by our grandmother's
20-cent gingham sun bonnet.
(Note—we use the soft
when we make this assertion.)
You can always tell why some
folks never do any good in the
world. They spend too much
Presiding Elder Holds Ser-
vices With Parliamen-
tarian Manners.
The District Conference of the
Methodist church, Rev. Moss
Weaver, presiding elder, was in
session here this week, beginning
Monday. There was a good pro-
gram every day and there have
been large crowds to attend. The
opening day was fine and there
was one of the largest crowds
out that has been out to any day
meeting. The program said it
would, start at 6:30 a. m., Tues-
day, and it was a big day.
At night Monday there was a
fine sermon by Rev. 0. W. Stew-
art, of Clinton, who is one of the
best preachers in this part of the
country. He is afflicted with al-
most total blindness, but what
he lacks in sight he makes up
with a delightful vision of every-
thing that is holy.
The program opened up proper
Tuesday with preaching at 11 a.
m. and at night there was preach-
ing. The crowds to attend were
immense at the night services.
Presiding Elder Moss Weaver,
in true parliamentarian manner,
presided over the meetings.
One of the features of the ser-
vices was the beautiful singing
of Mrs. J. E. McConnell, of Sayre,
who is one of the finest singers
who has been here for some time.
There were other musical num-
bers that were good, in fact
splendid, furnished by local talent
and there is as good local talent
in this town as can be found most
anywhere.
The sermon of J. E. McConnell
was simply fine.
The Laymen's movement was
a great item of interest and|
brought forth great interest.
The Woman's Home Mission
Society held sway Thursday af-
ternoon. There was good work
done.
Rev. G. R. Wright and wife
worked unceasingly for the suc-
cess of the meeting, and they
have succeeded.
The various committees as out-
lined in last week's Leader work-
ed to fine ends and all seemed as
harmonious as could be.
The Leader Wants to commend
the people of the town in behalf
of the conference for the hospit-
able manner in which all were
treated while here.
The Leader has a list of prizes
offered by Cordell next Monday.
The list came too late for publi-
cation, but we have a number at
the office for all who wish them.
F. J. Turner has traded his
home property to Rice Sutter-
field for his Ford auto, the said
Rice putting some boot, of course.
Mr. Turner and family may
move to Texas.
G. W. Rogers recently made a
trip down in Caddo county,
where he has a farm. He
made a nice run with his auto
and there were no mishaps what-
ever. As a keeper or a careful
driver of autos he has few
superiors.
R. W. Hulett and Jess Robert-
son visited Clinton Wednesday.
Portland.
We had a nice shower out our
way Saturday eve, though it was
a dust shower. It didn't seem to
improve the growing crops.
The crops are doing nicely, al-
though they need rain.
The Sunday school is progress-
ing nicely at Portland, with Mr.
Davis as superintendent.
There was a surprise singing at
the home of J. L. Johnston and
wife Sunday eve. A large crowd
was present. All report a nice
time. There were some Spring
Creek folks among them, namely:
Sam Valentine, Mrs. Ida Shultz,
Floyd, Miss Ethel Church and
Miss Effiie Burns. x
E. W. Cornell, who has been
visiting his sister, J. E. Lively,
has returned to his home near
Norman, Oklahoma.
Mrs. W. T. Rozzell was the
guest of Mrs. Harvey Evans,
Tuesday.
Miss Eva Stewart and Miss
Icie Johnston were guests of Miss
Mary Moore and Miss Lillie Roz-
zell Monday afternoon.
Mrs. J. L. Johnston and little
daughters were guests of Mrs.
J. E. Lively this week.
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Crump
were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Lively Sunday evening.
Mrs. Tom Stewart was a guest
of Mrs. Johnnie Johnston Mon-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Crump
attended church at Sentinel Sun-
day morning.
Miss Ruth Bocock was a guest
of Miss Effie Burns Sunday after-
noon. Easy Times.
Hail Insurance.
The following is a list of losses
paid this year in the field. We
wish we could give space to the
saisfaction voiced by the policy-
holders sustaining losses: G. W.
Powers, E. Tugman, J. R. Stew-
art, F. E. Heath, of Marlow; W.
F. Williams, J. J. Thomas, of
Tuttle, and McNeal & Walker, of
Duncan.
Industrial Art Club.
A pleasant meeting of the I. A.
C. was held Friday afternoon,
when Mrs. C. F. Davie was host-
ess. Mrs. Goodman, of Altus,
and Mrs. N. R. Harker, were
guests. Several hours passed
happily with needlework, when
we were served to delicious ice
cream and cake. We will be
guests of Mrs. Strange on April
28th.—Reporter.
The Leader desires to especially
mention the piano playing of lit-
tle Miss Ethel Hale at the close
of school. They all played well,
but for one her age. less than fif-
teen, little Miss Hale is great and
should make a star.
During the recent District Con-
ference the Leader editor and
wife entertained J. L Avant and
Mr. Sikes, of Clinton. The first
is an extensive ranchman and
farmer, while the latter is a hust-
ling real estate man.
"Jones'll fix your clock.
See Study for farm loans.
"Jones'll fix your clock."
See Study for farm loans.
An expert newspapar man's
opinion: "We get the Leader
every week and you are getting
lout a fine paper. We read it I
I every week. The only thing in
the world the matter with the
paper is that you do not get
enough advertising." Thank
you, sir.
W. S. Petty, of Dill, phones
the article in the forthcoming de-
bate at Cordell, declaring that
the Southern Methodist church
was organized to help perpetuate
slavery, will not be discussed.
Directory for Sentinel.
H. T. Edwards, of Fairview, is
here at work on a combined city
land telephone directory. The
Leader endorses the work and
wishes for him success.
The Oklahoma State Bank has
two new beautiful window signs,
the work of Harris & Howe.
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