The Guymon Herald. (Guymon, Okla.), Vol. 25, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 27, 1916 Page: 1 of 8
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The Guymon Herald.
VOL. 25.
GUYMON, OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1916.
NO. 47
Building Around Guymon ^
About the best indication of pros-
perity in any community" is noted by
the amount of'bulldlng that is going
on. The American people as a whole
and the Texas county people in par-
ticular, are going to have convenient
homes and comfortable and attractive
surroundings if they are prospering
sufficiently to warrant it. More im-
provements have been going on in
this line during the past six months
than at any one time of similar
length since Texas county was first
settled. And what is true of this
county is true of the entire Panhan-
dle strip. A drive through the coun-
try In any direction from Guymon
opens up vast vistas of scenic prairie
land, especially since thousands of
acres are put Into wheat, and with
the comfortable and commodious
dwellings springing Into being all
over this land it bids fair to become
one of the best places to establish a
home that can be found In any state.
A representative of the Herald was
surprised upon interviewing different
people who are keeping in touch
with things of this nature to find
how much building is really going
on at the present time. We are
making mention of those we learned
about and trust that all we missed
will send in word immediately
that we can tell the outside world
just what we are doing In this line.
C. H. Johnson of the Eula neigh-
borhood has just completed a fine
house and barn on his place. The
Lutheran denomination of Eula have
also added greatly to the appearance
of their community by erecting a
new church. Simonson Brothers of
Oslo have been busy during the quiet
winter months and consequently have
a fine residence to their credit. M.
J. Welch of Hansford county has
been adding greatly to the appear-
ance of his ranch by building a fine
new house and barn. J. C. Delano,
who homesteaded here in the early
days, but left this country for Alfalfa
county about two years ago, returned
a few weeks ago began operations
this week for a neat little three room
cottage on his place at Sledgeville.
Gus Sinning of the Eula neighbor-
hood is now building a new house.
C. C. Brown, out near Range, has
commenced a fine, large barn. C. M.
Weatherford, on the star route out
of Guymon, Is building an addition
to his residence that will give them
ample room when completed. J. D.
Dyer on route 6 has begun the erec-
tion of a fine new residence on his
farm. S. O. Trent of Range Is
building a granary that will take
care of the big crops he Is going to
raise In the future. A. L. Burr of
Grand Valley Is putting up a large
barn L. B. Hlxenbaugh. who lives
between here and Optima, is also
erecting a large granary. Ben Rar-
lck, out at Camp, Is putting up a
residence on his farm that may
arouse the envy of some of his less
fortunate city cousins. It Is to be a
two-story, seven-room bungalow and
will certainly be a pleasing addition
to the appearance of his home. J.
C. Rlcker at Grand Valley has just
completed a granary of spacious di-
mensions.
We find others who are figuring on
their lumber bills and probably will
be building In a very- short time.
Headquarters for Boy's Clothing
of STYLE
and QUALITY
<1 You may be certain that anything shown in our Boy's
Department is of undeniable excellency. Very large
selection in new, predominating styles, appropriate for
play and dress wear. Original models of Norfolks, in
patch pocket effect, gathered and tucked backs, detach-
able and undetachable belts.
fefe] Prices: $6.00; $6.50; $7.50 and $8.50
/7 Wear j
(jossdrd
COA\57v7lS
ThqyLace In Fronti
§ Authoritative style, absolute comfort, superb health-
the past two years have seen Gossard corsets adopted
by women of Australia, South America, Japan, Manila,
South Africa, London, Paris and practically every city
and town of any importance in North America—a re-
markable tribute to American genius and American
women, for it has been through them, quite largely, that the name (jossard
has become a synonym for corset style, foundation, comfort and health.
Let your next Corset be a
"GOSSARD."
. Chas. Summers & Sons
The Quality Store
Thus the good work of beautifying
this recently settled country goes on,
and when others get their new build-
ings completed it will begin to look
more attractive to the prospective
homeseeker.
"(fathering in the Sheaves"
Daniel Godlove was arrested Mon-
day at Hooker on a charge of boot-
legging. Godlove Is from Detroit,
Michigan, and has been running with
a threshing machine out of Hooker.
Saturday he returned from Dalhart,
Texas, where, It is said, he had In-
vested In fifteen half pints of booze,
and Sunday he was supplying the re-
tail trade at Hooker when he was
picked up by Deputy Sheriff Jim
Livesay and brought before Judge
Howsley, where he entered a plea of
guilty to the crime of bootlegging and
got the customary 30 days in jail
and $50 fine.
Moon Man In Town
Mr. Sevier, general traveling rep-
resentative for the Moon automobile,
has been In Guymon this week, the
guest of R. B. Qulnn, local repre-
sentative.
r
FOR BABY
Growing Old
The days grow shorter, and the nights grow longer;
The headstones thicken along the. way;
And life grows sadder but love grows stronger
For those who walk with us day by day.
The tear comes quicker, the laugh comes slower;
The courage is lesser to do and dare;
And the tide of Joy in the heart falls lower.
And seldom covers the reefs of care.
But all true things In the world seem truer,
And the better things of earth seem best.
And friends are dearer, as friends are fewer,
And love is all as our sun dips west.
Then let us clasp han4s as we walk together.
And let us speak softly in low, sweet tone,
For no man knows on the morrow whether
We two pass on—or but one alone.
—Author Unknown.
status to the stage of where he could
be called "drunje." The Jury, com-
posed of men "good and true," ac-
cepted Jones' contention and turned
him loose. Goodman Jones is a
brother of Tillman Jones, known as
Jack Jones, who, It is said, a little
better than a year ago, while drunk,
shot and murdered Paul Herzog of
Tyrone. Tillman Jones, after the
murder, became a fugitive from Jus-
tice and was later captured In a hos-
pital in Tennessee. He has not yet
been tried, as he has not regained
his health.
Struck OH in Beaver County
Considerable excitement has been
prevalent in the Panhandle strip dur-
ing the past few days owing to the
fact that oil was struck at Gate In
Beaver county last week. So great:
was the excitement" that in two days
after the Incident Gate ^as thronged
with people Interested In the oil
project and was taking on an unprec-
edented boom. We clip the follow-
ing from the Beaver Democrat:
At a depth of about 1400 feet
quantities of oil were discovered
Saturday evening. Drilling was con-
tinued until Sunday, when the cable
broke and work was delayed until
Monday, when the cable was repaired
and drilling resumed. A chemical
test from the fluid that came out
large quantities in the slush bucket
confirming the opinion that It was
oil. it was decided to discontinue
drilling Monday night and to blast
the well, and this will be done In the
near future, probably within a week
or ten days, as soon as an expert at
the business and materials can be
obtained. The well Is down a little
over 1500 feet. Those most famil-
iar with the situation believe that a
50 or 100 barrel a day well will be
opened and that a good showing will
be made as soon as the well Is shot.
Everyone is confident that oil In
paying quantities will be found.
Money Is available to drill to a depth
of 2500 feet or more, but the ones
in charge are confident that oil will
be obtained at their present depth
of 1500 feet."
After learning the above we com-
municated with a friend In Beaver
county who is a stockholder In the
(late well and in a letter received
yesterday we are told that as soon
as oil was struck the foreman hav-
ing the drilling in charge laid down
on the job and refused to work. Of
course It Is supposed he was bought
off, and as Is often the case when
oil is struck the work will be held
up for a little time. It will event-
ually go torth and there Is no doubt
in the minds of many that this will
prove a valuable find to the stock-
holders. One thing seems pretty cer-
tain In the minds of most people in
this locality, and that Is, If oil U
found In Beaver county, only a few
miles east of us, It can be found In
Texas and Cimarron counties. The
Beaver county And should be an In-
centive to the state authorities to
now do a little prospecting on the
large area of segregated land In Cim-
arron county.
The fairest, sweetest thing on earth is the face of a little child.
Its skin Is exquisitely delicate, like the bloom of a ripe peach. Im-
agine washing a peach with colored and perfumed soap! Next to
pure water
.. Rose Glycerine Soap ..
Is the purest and most Innocent thing for a child's skin. No
chemicals; no free alkali. Just a soft, snow-white puff of down,
which vanishes Instantly when water Is applied.
Try It You Will Be Pleased.
FrankD. Hood Drug Co.
We Give Tou
What You Ask For.
Hear the Latest
Victor Reeords
Copple Residence Burns
The residence of O. D. Copple, six
miles east of town, with all Its con-
tents burned to the ground early
Sunday morning almost before their
nearest neighbors could reach there
to lend assistance. It was a good,
comparatively new four-room resi-
dence which, with Its contents, could
not be replaced for $1,000, besides,
aB all homes do, it contained many
heirlooms and keepsakes that money
can never replace. The family was
up, but save for the clothing they
wore, everything In that line was
burned. Mr. Copple managed, after
seeing that nothing could be done
to stop the ravages of the flames, to
save the covers and mattresses from
two beds. He was terribly burned
In doing so and was overcome by the
flames to such an extent that he fell
Just as he reached the outer door the
last time, falling outward, thus sav-
ing his life from going out in the
conflagration. The fire started from
an oil stove with which Mrs. Copple
was preparing the morning meal.
Fortunately Mr. Copple owned a
small house In town and his neigh-
bors turned out Monday morning and
helped him move it to the site of the
burned one, while others were clear-
ing the debris from the place. He
carried no Insurance and having a
family of five children could 111 af-
ford the loss. His friends In this
vicinity extend their sympathy, many
of whom have already offered their
assistance In a more substantial
School Opened Monday Morning
After being closed one week, and
being thoroughly fumigated, school
opened Monday morning with a full
attendance. Every precaution was
taken and no new cases have devel-
oped. So far as we can learn the
general state of health In Guymon Is
very good at present and It Is the de-
sire of every one to keep It so. The
services of the churches were post-
poned for last Sunday, but will be
resumed again next Sunday.
Meets With Accident
May, the 10-year-old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Banks, who live
six miles east of Guymon, while re-
turning from school yesterday after
noon, met with a painful accident.
She jumped from the buggy In which
she was riding to open a gate, sus-
taining a severe fracture to one of
her limbs. She was brought imme-
diately to the office of Dr. Langston
In Guymon, where the broken bone
was set and the little lady made as
comfortable as possible under the
circumstances.
Again in Buttine** Here
George Holler, recently returned
from Wisconsin, will probably make
Guymon his future home, as this
week he purchased what has been
known as the Blue Front restaurant.
Mr. Holler was engaged in this busi-
ness In Guymon for some time before
going to Wisconsin, gave good satis-
faction in that line, as he knows his
business well, and there is no doubt
but he will receive again the amount
of business that Is his due. The new
place has been put In perfect order
and will be kept so. The name has
been changed to Holler's Cafe and
those who give him their patronage
will receive prompt and courteous
attention.
way.
Not Drunk, Just Wiped"
An unusually Interesting trial was
held at Tyrone Friday of last week.
Zack Cain, town marshal of Tyrone,
had arrested Goodman Jones for
being drunk on Christmas day. Ou
that day Jones came In to town with
his old family horse on the run and
proclaimed to the populace that he
had the ability to shoot out the street
lights of the town. After staggering
around the streets for a time, Zack
Cain undertook to play the act of the
good Samaritan and got Jones in his
buggy and started to take him home.
Jones succeeded In turning the buggy
over and spilling out Its contents,
which act came very near killing
the occupants, and both men were
confined to their beds for some time.
The shakeup seemed to sober Jones
up, as his defense was that he was
"not guilty" of being drunk, and he
had several witnesses that saw him
arter the buggy turned over who
I seemed to think, that while drink-
ing, he had not passed the legal
POISON!
Carbolic acid Is worth 35c an ounce and every Indication
points that it will go higher.
CRMY LOOTS
CRESYLONE Is a strong antiseptic used by doctors and veterin-
arians, sells at 10c an ounceand in nine cases out of ten will give
better results than carbolic acid.
As an antiseptic wash for sores, cuts, etc.. or wire cut on horses,
Cresylone is much better than carbolic acid.
Heretofore carbolic acid has been much cheaper than Cresylone,
and consequently used more, but at the present price of carbolic
acid the Cresylone Is cheaper and better.
COLDS AND LA GRIPPE
For colds and la grippe take Nyal's Laxacold Tablets.
Wanser & Hamilton
THE REXALL STORE
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Denny, J. Q. The Guymon Herald. (Guymon, Okla.), Vol. 25, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 27, 1916, newspaper, January 27, 1916; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc273131/m1/1/: accessed May 8, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.