The Altus Weekly News (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 19, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 1918 Page: 1 of 8
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THE ALTUS WEEKLY NEWS
Devoted to the Interests of Altus and Jackson County
VOL XIX.
ALTUS. JACKSON COUNTY. OKLAHOMA. MARCH 28. 1918
THRIFT1
Is the Watchword
of the Nation
Now is the time to save. Invest
in War Savings Stamps
WHY?
First:
Everyone you purchase helps
to whip the Kaiser!
Second:
Every citizen needs to learn
the lesson of Thrift!
Third:
War Savings Stamps pay 4
per cent interest, compounded
quarterly!
I
Ask Any Banker
or Postmaster
This Space Has Been Patrioticly Donated By:~
The First National Bank
The City National Bank
The Altus State Bank
--Altus, Oklahoma
Troutman & Gosselin
Variety Store
EASTER
GOODS
Chicks, Rabbits, Eggs and Toys—
a fine assortment to choose from.
lc to 15c each
EASTER TIES
Save by buying your Easter Ties
here, at 15c to 50c.
Easter Millinery
Save by buying here. We have a
large assortment to choose from.
See Ours Before^ You Buy
Troutman & Gosselin
Variety Store
WATCH OUR WINDOWS
IT WAS A|
GREAT DAY
A SOLDIER BOY
BURIED TUESDAY
WANTED-Every farm
in Jackson county for sale
listed with me. Will Mc
Daniel. Altus. Okla 4t '45
Altus has h d many biff days,
but Wednesday was the great-
est day in the history of the city;
we might say it was the greatest
day in the history of Jackson
county, for the immense crowd
here represented every part of
the county, and all were 100 per
cent patriotic.
There were large delegations
from every town in the county,
and most all of the school dis-
tricts were represented. They
came with banners showing
what they are doing to assist in
prosecuting the war for establish
ing universal democracy.
The Red Cross and Surgical
societies of the different towns
and communities came in dele-
gation, strong in number, patri-
otism and evidence of the great
work they are doing. The crowd
was the largest ever seen here, a
considerate estimate would place
it at 20,000.
Attorney General S. P. Free-
ling of Oklahoma City delivered
a patriotic address to an audience
of thousands. Mr. Lewis Kutner
of New York City made two able
addresses, one at the court house
in the forenoon and the other at
3 o'clock p. m., in front of the
W. S. S. Bank which he had the
honor of dedicating. H i s
speeches were gems of oratory,
patriotism and instruction. B.
M. Parmenter of Lawton deliv-
ered two ereat speeches one on
the square the other at the ban-
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quet at the Elks Hall at night.
Parmenter is an able speaker
snd a favorite with our people.
The 128th Artillery Band rf
fort Doniphan. 30 strong, wae
here and assieted materially in
entertaining the great crowd.
The Snyder Boy Band was alao
present and their playing was
thoroughly enjoyed.
The parade was the largeet
every seen here; it covered 18
blocks and intersecting streets,
the marchers walking 4 to 8
deep. It waa an impoeinff spec-
tacle and imbued all with patriot-
ic pride.
The War Saving Bank, the
first to be established in South-
west Oklahoma was dedicated
and opened for the sale of W. S.
S.—baby bonds-and about ten
thousands dollars in stamps were
sold.
J. S. Wood, president of the
City National Bank, bought the
first $1000. W. C. Austin, Eeq.,
of Eldorado bought the first
$100, paying $175, the amount
above $82.80, the price of the
bond, donated to the Red Cross.
W. H. Donahue of Chickaaha.
chairman 5th District Liberty
Loan, made a talk Relative to the
3rd Liberty Loan that will aoon
be put on.
Time nor space will not per-
mit us to go into detail as to the
work done, and to mention all
who helped to make the day a
great success, but the people ap-
preciate their untiring and un-
selfish devotion and labor, in not
only making the occasion one
never to be forgotton, but also
in doing heroric work for the
cause of humanity and universal
democracy.
L..
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Beauty and Style Meet
Beauty and style met at C. J.
Holt's Department Store last
Friday afternoon and night. The
occasion was the spring opening
of millinery and ladies' ready-to-
wear clothing. The styles were
of the latest creations and the
quality of the goods were as good
and fine as one could see in any
city of the land, and the models
were among Altus' best forms,
equal to any in any city of the
world.
The large store room was ar-
ranged and decorated for the oc-
casion, beautiful flowers were
given to the guests and fine punch
was served to all The large
store was crowded throughout
the entire time. The mmnaj
ment'e efforta were compliment-
ed, and all enjoyed their hospi-
tality.
The Bazaar
The ladies of the First Chris-
tian church will have their
Easter Bazaaa, Saturday, March
30, at the Curry Musical Store.
The ladies will have many use-
ful articles for sale.
HsasrReD
J. A. Vernon, Snyder .50
Dr. W. E. Sanderson, city $1.00
W R. Rigsby, R 3. Olustee 1.00
T. M. Dobbs. R 5, Altus 1.00
J. L Barber, city .50
F. M. Ford. Headrick 1.00
C. R Barretc. R 5 —100
H- T. Newton, R5 100
J. M White. R 3 100
T. B Gary, city 1 00
W D. Ballard. R 2. Olustee 1.00
Isaac Franklin Hatton was
born in Henderson county,Texas,
May 10. 1897; his father, I. T.
Hatton, moved his family to this
part of the country in 1900; he
lived in and near Elmer the
greater part of his life. Frank,
as he was commonly called, al-
ways anticipated a strong desire
to join the navy, and on Jan. 26,
1917, he volunteered and did join
the navy- He was making good
progress, and was on the battle-
ship Frederick, when he was sud-
denly stricken with pneumonia.
He only lived 41 hours after being
moved from his ship to the naval
hospital at Portsmouth, New
Hampshire. Every medical aid
was secured, but in vain; he died
at an early hour Tuesday morn-
ing, March 19, 1918. His remains
arrived here Sunday night over
the Orient, and was immediately
taken to the home of his father
at Elmer.
Funeral services were held in
the Methodist church in Elmer
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. J. N. McKance.
The remains were laid to rest in
the Hess cemetery. Rev. Robt.
Hodgson ot Altus delivered a
fnneral discourse at the grave,
The pall bearera were his young
friends and former companions
of Elmer. The funeral and buri-
al services were attended by
large crowds, many going from
Altus. Frank is the first soldier
boy from this part of the country
to die and the remains returned
here for burial. The bereaved
father, brothers and sisters and
other relativee have the profound
sympathy of all our people in the
time of their sorrow.
j-j a—
Pan Brel Hack Laaphsag
Eggs for setting now ready for
delivery.^ $150 for lS, postage
peidTor $1.0ba t Wi
SriT. S Vaa Burkleo.
Have you enliated in the Army
of Savers?
BEST FARM LOANS
Get the best money and lowest
interest on Texaa or Oklahoma
farms. Draw my own papers,
examine the land and pay oat
the money myaelf. No red tape.
W. H. DICKEY.
47-tf
EVERY DAY
We are receiving the newest
creations in
Millinery, Ready-to-Wear
and Silks
for Easter wear. We will appreci-
ate a visit from you and will take
pleasure in showing you the Chic
Style and Quality Merchandise at a
Reasonable Price
Easter Millinery
Buy your Easter Hat now. We have them in every
style for every face that is most becoming to you
Ladies' Hats priced from . $1.85 to $19.95
Children's Hats priced from . 75c to $2.95
Easter Dresses
New Silks, New Georgette, New Crepe de Chine in
the newest shades and designs
Priced from $9.85 to $34.75
MADAM GRACE
IS COMING
Qulity
J.B.ELUS
Price
Tells
THE DRY GOODS MAN
Sells
ALTUS, OKLA
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Orr, J. P. The Altus Weekly News (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 19, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 1918, newspaper, March 28, 1918; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc276840/m1/1/: accessed March 28, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.