The Guymon Herald. (Guymon, Okla.), Vol. 29, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 15, 1919 Page: 1 of 12
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The Guymon Herald.
VOL. 29.
The Guymon Democrat wm consolidated with
The Guymon Herald March 1st, 1919.
GUYMON, OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1919
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER
NO. 11
Deposits
Guaranteed
BHERE IS ONE POINT
we wish to impress
upon you, and that is
in doing business with a Guar-
anty Fund Bank you are getting
as good protection as you could
find anywhere.
<JOn this basis we solicit your
account.
tj Make your check good at our
Bank.
A MOST TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
JOSEPH W. JONES DIES
IN KANSAS CITY MISSOURI !
' One Dead and Two Young Girls Lying
Thirty-six Year* Continuous Residence at Death's Door as Result of Speed
on Ranches Just South of Guymon | Mania Will Young People Ever
Entitles Him to Soubriquet of "Old Learn that Flirting With Death is
Timer"—President of the First ' Hazardous
National Bank—One
Best Citizens.
of Guymon's
While driving from Texhoma to the
county sent Wednesday morning
George Cosby, prominent in Texas
county history since the coming of the
homesteader, met his death. He was
driving a tine new Super-Six, the
Joseph W. Jones, one of the best
known residents of the Panhandle,
passed away in Kansas City, Sunday
morning, May 11, 191.9, after an illness I
of several months. Last fall Mr. Jones I l,roPcrt.v of Mr- Williams, and a farmer
suffered an attack of the flu. Being who saw the nt'ci(,ent reports that he
a man who never gave up and having! must have bcen drivin« ttt the rate 0
his . daily duties about the ranch to 165 or 70 ,nil<,s ,in hour- The c,ir
perform, he kept about his work cheer- turne(l tl,ree ™"'l>l«'te somersaults be-
fully until his weakened condition ! for? popped, throwing the three
| occupants, Misses Itubv Hitch and
forced him to give up and seek relief
in a Kansas Citv sanitarium some six i
! Nettie Pitzer, who
were accompanying
j him, to the ground. All must have lit
! on their heads, as the bodies were not
Texas County Bank
*A HOME INSTITUTION"
weeks ago.
Joseph Walter Jones was born
Pontypool, Wales, November 8, 1861, | mangled and the girls have been
being 57 years, six months and three
days of ago at ^he time of his death.
He came to the United States in 18fi9,
| at the age of eight years. He spent
| his early life in and near Topeka, Kan-
! sas. In 1883 he moved to Mobeetie,
! Texas, coming to Hansford county in
I 1890 and engaged in the cattle
business. On September 12, 1885, he
was married to Miss Bena Bowman of
Topeka. To this union three children
were born, Ozro, who died in infancy,
Captain Joseph C. Jones, at present in
the service of his country in Bordeaux,
France, and Miss Guenfred Annie
Jones of this place. Joseph W. Jones,
Jr., son of Captain and Mrs. Joseph
C. Jones of Kansas City, is his only
grandchild. Besides the immediate
family he had three brothers and two
sisters, viz: David C. Jones of Hans
VICTORY DAY OBSERVED
IN CIMARRON COUNTY
County Quota Was Oversubscribed by
More Than 10 Per Cent—Wallace G.
Hughes Delivered a Great Speech.
Boise City, Okla., May 14.—(Special
Correspondence). — Victory day for
Cimarron county was most appropri-
ately observed by the county's enthu-
siastic and patriotic people. More than
one thousand citizens were gathered at
Boise City to celebrate the day and do
honor to our brave boys who fought
and died for freedom and democracy.
The county quota for Victory bonds
was oversubscribed more than 10 per
cent, and while the entire day's pro-
gram was exceptionally good and very
interesting, Hon. Wallace G. Hughes
delivered his greatest speech. Never be-
fore have we heard such an address.
The people with one accord proclaim
the speech as good as they ever heard.
Guymon and Texas county should feel
ptoud of Mr. Hughes. You are indeed
fortunate to have in your midst such
an orator and we thank Guymon for
sending him to us, and this committee
shall ever hold in high esteem the great
work done by him.
Mr. Hughes was accompanied by
Congressman Dick T. Morgan, who was
having a short vacation from his labors
in Washington and had run out in this
section of his district to renew ac-
quaintances and mingle with the people
who have learned to love and respect
him so highly through his continuous
service in their behalf. Following Mr.
Hughes, Congressman Morgan made
the people a short but interesting talk,
and his words were a great inspiration
to his hearers.
DOMESTIC ARTS—MANUAL
TRAINING EXHIBIT
The scores of people who visited
the exhibition of work done by the
above named classes on Tuesday after-
noon, were both pleased and surprised
at the progress made in these depart-
ments this year. Both rooms were
filled with the exhibit and the work
demonstrated that both Miss Johnson
and Mr. Haug are past masters in
their line. The young ladies of the
domestic science classes served punch
and orange tea cakes to all visitors.
PATE TAILORING COMPANY
The Elite Tailor shop changed hands
this week, Jesse Pate buying same and
changing the name to the above. Mr.
Pate has had much experience in this
line and will take hold of the business
like an old hand. Mr. Bush had
worked up a splendid business here and
Mr. Pate will keep it up to standard.
NOTICE
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of
W. V. Parker, F. A. Lumbar, David
De Meza, Dan W. Harlman, Ben Quil-
len, H. Hall or J. F. McFadden, please
write P. O. Box 573, Guymon, Okla.
unconscious since.
They were driving to Guymon and
the accident occurred about six miles
west of Goodwell at nine o'clock
Wednesday morning. The three were
picked up and taken to Texhoma, Mr.
Cosby to the hotel where he resided and
the girls to the home of Nettie Pitzer.
The former died before noon, Miss
Pitzer lay unconscious for about
twenty-four hours and Miss Hitch has
never fully regained consciousness
since. Mr. and Mrs. Klias Hitch were
summoned immediately from Guymon,
i^lso other relatives and Dr. Langston
has spent much of his time there since
the accident, so that everything is be-
ing done for the comfort of the
patients that can be. Friday morning
the outlook for the recovery of the
girls looked brighter, although it will
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ford, T. S. Jones of Canadian, Jenkin | be H lon« Pul1 and 11 h<ml one if either
F,. Jones of El Reno, Mrs. Annie Duffv Slm>ve-
of Topeka and Mrs. J. R. Wright of i The ,mrne h"s ,,e«*n sadlv
i afflicted during the past few months.
Canadian.
In the death of Mr. Jones his wife1
and children have lost a husbrtnd anc ;
father of whose devotion to thein in ;
their trials they may well be proud, j
His one thought was to look out for j
their welfare and his time was spent j
in providing for their comfort, not only
About the first of the year a grown
daughter died of flu. A few weeks
later a married son succumbed to the
same disease and now the loss of their
third child in so short a time seems
lore than the old couple can stand.
The remains of Mr. Cosby are being
for the present, but the future, as well, j,ldd at Texhoma awaiting the arrival
Advance in Drug Prices on
Account War Tax
From May first the retail druggist is required to affix Revenue
Stamps to various products. This is a consumer's proposition and
the levy must be collected by the druggist when sale is made.
You are familiar with the 10 per cent exacted on amusement
tickets. The principle of this new enactment is the same, it being
a new source of Government Revenue. The rate, however, is 4
per cent—1 cent for each 28 cents or fraction thereof.
The list of goods affected is as follows:
Perfumes, Toilet Waters, Essence*, Extracts, Cos-
metics, Petroleum JelliM, Hair Oils, Pomades, Hair
Restoratives, Hair Dyes, Tooth and Mouth Washes,
Tooth Pastas and Powders, Toilet Powders and
"other similar Substances and Preparations."
A like tax is imposed upon Proprietary Medicines.
There will also be a special tax required on Candy, Cigars, Soda,
Sporting Goods, Photo Supplies, Etc. We assure our patrons that
we have no control over the new conditions which prevail.
But we promise to supply you with the very best quality of goods
at prices as low as may be found anywhere.
Wanser Drug Co.
Kodaks and
Grafonolas
"The Rexall Store"
Agents for Lederle Blackleg Serum
Guymon
Oklahoma
Soon after Guymon was started, or to
be exact, in 1906, Mr. Jones moved his
family to Guymon for the school
facilities. Later be engaged in the
banking business in our city, at the
time of his death being president of the
First National Bank. The many ex-
cellent traits which always seem to be
so closely identified with the charac-
ter of the pioneer, were especially
noticeable in the make up of Mr. Jones,
whose hospitality, generosity and
kindliness were well known to all who
were acquainted with him. He was al-
ways a hard and conscientious worker
and by his honesty and truthfulness
had won the respect and confidence of
all. He was a member of the Guymon
Masonic order and held his lodge as
second only to his home obligations.
Altho a member of no religious organi-
zation he was charitable to a fault.
His convictions, whether right or
wrong, were honest and sincere, result-
ing from much observation and
analysis on his part, and with which he
calmly met the fate of all flesh.
Having lived according to the light
he had—and who shall judge that light
but the just God before whom we must
all pass—we consign all that remains of
our friend and brother to his final rest-
ing place, to calmly await the reward
of a just God. Each death is a link
that binds us to the beyond, so let us
live and do that when our time
comes we will be found a good link in
the endless chain of the plan of Nature.
There was a large attendance at the
funeral, which was held from the Guy-
mon residence Tuesday afternoon at
2. Lodge members, friends and rel
atives came from Kansas and Texas
to pay their last respects to one whom
everybody loved. A short service was
conducted at the house by Rev. Walker,
the Masonic fraternity taking charge
at the grave. The many beautiful
floral offerings from the relatives and
friends gave evidence of a love and
sympathy which mere words could not
express. Interment was in the family
lot in the Guymon cemetery, the pall
bearers being Messrs. Ens, Baird, Rod-
man, Nash, Gromer, Carter, Quinn and
Ellison.
of his wife and children from Texas
JOHN FIELDS WILL
SPEAK HERE JUNE 9
Hon. John Fields, editor of the Ok-
lahoma Farmer, will deliver an address
in Guymon on Monday, June 9, at 2
o'clock p. in. He will also speak at
Hooker the same day at 8 o'clock in
the evening. His subject, we under-
stand, will be "Agriculture," Since Mr.
Fields has been, eating, sleeping, dream-
ing and writing on and of this subject
for so many years, he will no doubt
find it a very appropriate one for this
occasion. Ylowever, be may have in
formation on other subjects to give us
and since he is rated as one of the
state's best orators it behooves every-
one to hear him. Don't forget the date
—Monday, June 9, at 2 o'clock.
NOTICE
to the taxpayers of H&ckberry Town-
ship:
I will be at Haekberry voting box on
Friday, May 23, 1919 to take assess-
ment of the above named township
for the year 1919. Call and list your
property on above date and oblige,
lltl F. C. MATHEWS, Assessor.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Next Sunday in the absence of the
pastor six laymen will have charge of
the morning service at eleven o'clock.
The general subject for the morning
will be "Religion in Everyday Life."
The men will speak on the following
subjects: "Religion in Business," "Re-
ligion in Social Life," "Religion in
Politics," "Is the Church a Real Fac-
tor? If so, How?" "The real Pro-
duct of Religion, or the Testimony of
a Life." Come out and hear what
these men have to say.
The other services of the day will be
at the regular hours:
Sunday school at 10 o'clock, Mr.
Gromer, Superintendent; Epworth
League at 7 o'clock; evening worship
at 8 o'clock, at which time the pastor
will preach.
HOGS ARE REAL MONEY NOW
John Gardner, living 13 miles north
of town, sold two hogs to Scott &
Peery Friday for $188.12. The two
weighed 1,075 pounds and were of the
Poland China breed. Last fall Mr.
Gardner butchered a hog of this breed
that weighed 800 pounds. Hogs are
worth real money now—in fact, pork
prices are the highest ever known and
the grower who has a nice bunch of
hogs ready for market is realising this
fact, as well as the consumer who has
to "pay the price."
Walter Hitch and little daughter ar-
rived in Guymon today in answer to a
message telling them of the serious
condition of Mr. Hitch's sister. Miss
Ruby, who was injured in an auto ac-
cident Wednesday. They hurried on
to Texhoma.
System
In Your Savings
Make your bank book
show some headway for every
pay-day. The man who cultivates a sys-
tematic savings habit when young reaps
prosperity and happiness when old.
Why not figure now just how
much you could put away
every pay-day, then start
your savings system
by opening an
account with us
on next pay-day.
Safety—Honesty—Courtesy—Service
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
THE BLUE TRIANGLE
IN THE SOUTHWEST
The war has shown to the American
mind that when a sum of money is
needed to carry on a great work that
the surest and quickest way to raise it
is by a systematized drive. The
American people have been taught to
give as they had never dreamed before.
It has been said, no good work will ever
suffer again for lack of funds. We
hope this is true, but we know it is
easy to forget, easy to make the ex-
cuse, "I have given all I can afford."
During the war the Red Triangle as
a symbol of the Y. M. CE. A. played an
important part in the morale of our
boys. Now that the war is over we can
turn our thoughts to other things and
one of the first that lays claim to the
attention is the Y. M. C. A. A great
program has been planned for the girls
of our nation and the head officials
have gone about it in the proper way
to see their plans materialize. They
have divided the country into divisions,
similar to those operated by the Red
Cross, and each division subdivided
and assessed so that the burden will be
borne equally by all.
Mrs. J. D. Hood has been made
chairman of Guymon and she has
chosen her lieutenants and assigned
territory so that a systematic drive.
willbe in augurated Monday morning. J
May 19. Every citizen of our town J
will be called upon to make a small I
donation. You are not expected to |
give as heavy as you did for the war
work. Meet the ladies at your door
or at your place of business with a
smile on your face and your money in
your hand, be it a dime or a dollar.
HARRY HEATH LOSES
HIS HOME BY FIRE
While the family of Harry Heath
were quietly sleeping last Friday morn-
ing about 2 a. m., their home, situated
between Guymon and Optima, caught
on fire. It was burned beyond all hope
of saving even the contents, before it
was discovered. People at Optima saw
the blaze and aroused the occupants
by phone. They escaped in their night
clothes, as the roof was about to fall
in when the ring of the telephone
aroused them. It caught near the brick
chimney in the roof. The flue was in
no way defective and they had no fire
in the stove after 9, so they feel the
origin of the fire is a mystery. Mr.
Heath had a very comfortable resi-
dence and it is regrettable that he was
called upon to sustain so heavy a loss.
HOMER POINTER IN NEW HOUSE
Homer Pointer, who for the past
year has had charge of the mechanical
and repair department of the Carter
garage next to the Herald office, has
opened up a new garage on north
Main street, a few doors north of the
Royal theater. Mr. Pointer has fitted
up a good building and prepared him-
self for handling a large business.
One Store in a Hundred
for Prescriptions
CJTrue, one hundred drug stores out of a
hundred are supposed to be the proper
places to fill your prescriptions, but as in
every other line of endeavor or commer-
cial effort or professional ability there is
one that always stands out better than
another. Our store indeed is one store
in a hundred for the clever, essential, sat-
isfactory filling of prescriptions, because
of course only the best of drugs are used,
the greatest care, knowledge and experi-
ence are employed and the whole pre-
scription is a complete story of the doc-
tor's requirements which indicate com-
plete restoration of the patient. Bring
your prescriptions to us.
Frank D. Hood Drug Co.
W. Giv. You
What You Ask For
Hur tho Latest
Victor Rocor*.
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Denny, J. Q. The Guymon Herald. (Guymon, Okla.), Vol. 29, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 15, 1919, newspaper, May 15, 1919; Guymon, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc274690/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.