Mangum Sun-Monitor. (Mangum, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 19, 1912 Page: 1 of 8
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im Sun-Monitor.
Greer County Monitor Establshed 1800.
Greer County Sun Established 1896
Co laolldMteJ April fl. 1001 .
MANGUM, GREER COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, September 19,1912.
VOL. 23. NO. 3
Farm Exhibits
Big Display of Greer and
Jackson County Farm
Products Saturday
More than two thirds of the Club
members failed to get to Mangum
on account of the rain Saturday,
but we nad 15 corn exhibits, 15
cotton exhibits, 17' Kaffir exhibits,
5 milo exhibits, 3 F^terita exhi-
bits, and over 500 cans and jars of
fruits and vegitables representing
some of the work done by more
than 100 girls and boys in the
county at t'ie different canning
demonstrations and by the Mangum
v club which did most of its caiming
at Mrs Jackson's.
Free lunch was served by Mrs.
B. M. Jackson who has charge of
the canning department work for
this section, assisted by Mis. Nor-
man, Mrs. Tom Wa?son. Mrs. J.
M. Holland, Mrs. Era Mudd, Mrs.
M. Gable, Misses Curtis Holland
Guthrie Gable, Lillian Holland,
and Mary Dudek, of Willow, and
Marige iiugtrui. of Jester. ♦
The program was delayed some
2 hours on account of the morning
rain, but immediately after dinner
the ball Was started by Prof. Sims
introductory t:dkon the relation uf
the club work to our schools. Fol-
lowed by ai^ interesting address by-
Prof. Dale, County Supt., of Jack-
son county, on the benefits to be
derived from the argicultural clubs
by the Rural Schools. While these
talks were being made the boys
club exhibits were being scored
by Mr. Geo L. Bishop of Cordell,
District Agent " for the Western
half of Ukla. At the conclusion of
Prof. Dale's address Mr. Bishop
was introduced and made a very
clear and torceful talk on the re-
sults accomplished in Oklahoma by
the Demonstration work. He
proved by numerous examples that
our farmers have been persuing a
suicidal policy in western Oklaho-
ma by planting so much of the up-
land in corn. He showed how they
could have produced all the feed
needed, he re the past season or any
season for that matter, and how
the half million dollars paid out at
Mangum for feed could have been
kept in the farmers pcckets instead
of having been sent off to the other
fellow who produced the feed.
At the conclusion of his address
Mrs. Jackson had little Mattie
Holland, Francis Gable, Lilian Ga-
ble, Annie May Rodgers and Willie
M"Math all under 12 years old do
some canning and owing to the
lateness of the hour and the threat-
ening weather only a few cans were
put up. By canning in tin cans
the products are in a marketable
condition, and keeps better than
in glass. The work is much easier
done-after once karned and it is
very simple as attested by the little
folks doing the work. The Man-
gum Club was represented by Misses
Curtis Holland, Guthrie Gable,
Mrytle Wasson, Annie Rodgers,
Mattie Holland, Lillian, Nannie
and Frncis Gable, Myrtle Bingham,
Winnie Bingham, Messrs Steven
Gable, and Willie Norman. The
City View Club by George Cheek,
and Eddie PeirsoQ. Russell Club
by Oscar Poston, Mangum R. R. 2,
by Homer Wheeler. Mangum R.
R. 4, by Gus Huglin, Frank Hugh-
lin, and Willie Worthington.
Willow Club by Miss Lillian and
Myrtle Dudek. Jester Club by
Bruce Huggins, Margie Huggins,
George Nippett, Tom and Fred
Hill. Reed R. R. 1. Pearl Norris,
Willie Orian, and Roy McMath, and
Miss Myrtle Burehman. Granite
Club by Curtis Gunning, and Wil-
lie Hawkins, Granite, R. R. 1. by
Fred Dennis, Granite R. R. 2. by
Bonnie Corcoran, Granite, R. R. 3,
by Robert and Henry Buzbee. East
Greer, by Edgar Vaughn, and
Oliver Hunt. Jackson county. Altus
R. R. 3, by Hubert and Henry
Parker, Altus R. R. 6 by Ben Van
Burklee, and Tom Aiken. Blair
R. R. 2, by Byron Leanord and
Willie Stayton, and Edgar Kelley.
Headrick, • R. R. 2. by Willie
Johns. Below is given the Score
as awarded by the Judg?, Mr.
Bishop:
Gov County Carn. Oliver Haot,
1st. Edgar Vaugn. 2nd. George
Cheek, 3rd, Frank Huglin, 4th.
Willie Worthington, 5th, Eddie
Peirson, 6th, Willie Norman, 7th.
Jackson county corn. Ben Van-
Burklee, 1st, Willie Johns 2nd.,
Willie Slaton, 3rd, Leanord Slaton.
4th, Edgar Kelley, 5th.
Greer county Kaffir, Pea 1 Norris
1st, Oscar Poston 2n, Gus Huglin,
3r. Orian McMath, 4th, Steven
Gable, 5th, Cur:is Gunning, 6th,
Bennie Corcoran, 7th, Eddie Pier-
son, 8th, George Nippett, 9th,
Frank Huglin, 10th.
Jackson county Kaffir, Tom Aik-
en, 1st, Hubert Parker, 2d, Bryon
Stayton, :-ira, Willie Siayton 4th, I
flenry Parker, 5th, Willie Johns, 1
6th, Elmer Townsend, 7th.
Gre?r county cotton, Henry Buz-
bee, 1st, Steven Gable, 2nd, Robert
Busbee. 3rd. Bruce Huggins, 4th, !
| Willie Hawkins, 5 th Edgar!
Vaughn, 6th, Eddie Peirson, 7th, I
Gordon Lockard, 8th, Homer
Wheeler, 9th, Tom Hill, 10th,
Fred Hill, lltli, Myrtle Bureham,
12th, Fred Dennis, 13th, Willie
Norman 14th. Jackson county
cotton, only one exhibit, Tom
Aiken. Cotton samples from Jester,
got wet or would have probably
stood near top of list.
Y*e:y little difference in the
quality of any of the entries all
being extra go«d. They will go
to the State Fair, and be returned
to the Greer county Fair. The
best general diplav was swarded to
Wiilie John, of Headrick.
"Lovers of Knowledge"
On Sept. 11th, Philomathesian
Literary Society met in the first
regular session. An inspiring pro-
gram was given and after that the
business session was held.
Some one has said that a good
Literary Society is a greater factor
in practical education than any
other one text book, and we believe
that to be true.
Our purpose is to make our
society a training school for its
members.
According to our name, "Phiio-
mathesia." wc are lovers of knowl-
edge. and our motto is, "To be
rather than seem to be." We are
bound to win—if possible, but "if
we are defeated we will take it
like a man and not go bawling
home."
We do not anticipate failure,
and never shall we let failure be
the final result.
This society was organized- with
about thirty five active members,
all of which seem »o have the good
of the society at heart.
Interesting programs will be
given weekly. As for tallent, the
society can not be excelled. Some
of our young ladies have had ex-
cellent training in voice, while
others are highly accomplished in
the line of instrumental work.
Many of our young men have had
some training, and experience Jin
delivering orations, and taking
part in debates.
We are looking foreward to the
time when not only the S. W. B.
College and our city will know that
*e are here to stay, but that we
will be heard all over the state.—
Class Cor
Mister farmer.
Remember the meeting call- j
ed for Saturday at 2; p. m. is for
the purpose of helping you se-
cure the best price for your cot-
ton. Only through cooperation
can this be done, so don't fail to
attend.
A Parceis Post
^Condensed Information re-
| gardinf Parcels Post
Law iust Passed
INTRODUCTORY., REMARKS.
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—Krow New York World.
When tiie Illustrious Grant asked a third term the people of New England
thundered their "No." Is this the reason Roosevelt calls New Englanders
"Ignorant, prejudiced and craven" lu his recent speech?
H. S. Literary Societies
Last Friday the literary societies
of the Mangum High School were
organized, consisting of some 160
members of the present M. H. S.
The faculty decide to make four
societies namely: "Dramatic so-
ciety," "Travel Club" "Literary
society," and a Debating and Ora-
torical society." The "Dramatic"
will in its work stage scenes of
dramatic interest from the worlds
literature. The "Travel Club"
will in its course visit the many
countries of the globe that is in a
period of ninety minutes every two
weeks. Ihe "Literary society"
will take up the general Tine of
work, and yet pleasure and benefit
as constitutes that of a regular lit-
erary society. The debating and
oratorical society will have for its
main theme the discussion of sub-
jects and arguments on subjects as
concerns the political world today.
The members of these societies
should derive a benefit from the
work done in them that probably-
some day will make the older heads
sit up and take notice.
Mrs. Hewett Dead
Mrs. Caroline M. Hewett. mother
of Mrs. J. H. Spiegle died at the
residence of J. H. Spiegle, Wednes-
day morning at ten o'clock. Tbe
death was a result of eM age. the
deceased being eighty years of
age. Tbe funerai services were
held at the residence. Rev. Hogan
officiating. The remains were
interred at the Riverside Ceme-
tery. under the direction of the
Eastern Star.
Bring Your Products
The Stat-3 Boarrl of Agriculture j
is offering to advertise our County j
as it nas nevef been advertised be-1
fore by collecting farm products to
be exhibited at the Dry farming
Congress at Lethbridge Canada,
from where they will be taken in
charge by the Secretary of Agricul-
ture, Wilson, to be exhibited at
Washintgon, D. C.
We hops our people will realize
the importance of this work ana
heartily assist in making it a suc-
cess. All farm products should be
delivered at the Office of Zack
T . Pryse in the rear of the Man-
gum National Bank, building, not
later than Monday Sept. 23rd.* The
business men should not for get to
send a liberal amount of advertis-
ing matter.
Committee—
W. O. BYARS,
J. R. CURRY,
A. H. WEBER.
Fight at Brinkman
At Brinknym on the 4 of Septem-
ber a Syrian named Albert Shadad
got into a little mixup with one
Kelly Smith, it was just about an
even brake between the two men.
so Justice Turvey assessed a small
fine of $10, and costs against each
party and took their bonds for
stay payment of same for 30 days.
No one was seriously hurt in the
instance than the payment of fines
and costs.
"47" V ARITIES
Or Bits and Scraps Worked over
J. W. Isbell, was in Tuesday and
paid up his subscription to January
1913. Mr. Isbell says his cotton is
loaded with bolls and will probably
make a half bale to the acre. When
he finishes cutting his croo of feed production
he will have something near 25,000 ° ' " "
bundles of feed, besides cutting 80
acres for neighbors.
The commissioners of Jackson
County and Kiowa County met in
joint session last week and agreed
to build a bridge over Salt Fork
east of Headrick, a large part of
the money was raised by donation.
This will be the only wagon bridge
between Granite and the Texas
line.
Again we are thankful for the
good rain over Greer county, Mon-
day night. While it is perhaps too
late to benefit cotton much, it will
benefit much of the late feed stuff
and assist tbe maturing of the late
cotton as well as cool the atmos-
phere Vid dispell the warm weather
of the past three weeks.
The Altus Band has been engaged
to furnish music two days at the
State Fair, which bespeaks well for
that aggregation of musicians.
The Sun-Monitor, is indebted to
Jack Fletcher, secretary of the
Jackson County Fair for a compli-
mentary ticket to that big occasion.
While we will not likely be able to
attend, we are nevertheless grateful
for the consideration, as it is a
universal custom to give newspaper
Den complimentary admittance to
such things. We are sorry to say
that we have many times given
publicity to various entertainments
etc., and since the present manage-
ment has had charge of the Sun-
Monitor, have not received a single
complimetary admittance.
The music for the Horce talent
"at the End of the
Rainbow," which will be given at
the opera house here Friday night
ill be furnished by the Davis
Orchestra.
In repsonse to numerous inquir-
ies for information concerning the
provisions of .Ihe Parcels Post Law
that will become effective January
1st, 1913 the Altruist publishes the
foil lowing summery of vital points
embraced therein.
Any article is mailable if not
over 11 pounds in weight nor more
than 72 inches in and girth com-
bined, nor likely to injure the mails
or postal equipment or employes.
Flat rates of 1 cent per ounce up
to 4 ounces regaidless of distance.
Above 4 ounces, rates are by the
pound or fraction thereof, and
varying with distance as follows:
Rural route and city delivery,
first pound five c^nts; each addi-
tional pound, 1 cent, 11 pounds, 15
cents.
50-mile zone, first pound, 5 cents
each additional pound, 3 cents; 11
pounds, 35 cents.
150 mile zone, first pound, 6
cents each additional pound, 4
cemts; 11 pounds 46 cents.
300-mile zone, first pound, 7
cents, each additional pound* 5
cents; 11 pouds, 57 cents.
600 mile zone, first pound, 8
cents; each additional pound, 66
cents; 11 pounds 68 cents.
1,000 mile zonef first pound, 9
centst each additional pound, 7
cents 11 pounds 79 cents.
1,400 mile zone, first pound, 10
cents; each additional pound 9
cents; 11 pounds, $1.
1,800 mile zone, first pound llcv
each additional pound, 12 cents;
11 pounds, $1.11.
Over 1,8(j0 miles, first pound, 12
cents; each additional pound, 12
ents; 11 pounds, $132.
The Postmaster General may
make provision for indemnity .in-
surance and collection on delivery,
with additional charges for such
service, and may, with the consent
of the intertsate Commerce Com-
mission, after investigation, mod-
ify rates, weights and zone dis-
tances, when experience has dem-
onstrated the need therefor.—Erick
Altruest.
last thr-e nights of last week, at
the New Dime Theatre. The fam-
ous Abbott Show Co , was here and
put on several very interesting
;!cts. Their comedy was good and
the mysterious feats with locks
nnd hand cuffs preformed by Mr.
Abbott were certainly mystefying.
This much appreciated company
will be here again on the 10-11-12
of October, and they will give the
people another series of shows.
Mr. Abbott will make the fam-
ous, "jail break," on the steets
«ne of the three ' days while they
are here. This will be free and
will be one of the best acts ever
pulled off in Mangum.
Unclaimed Letters
Sept 16, 1912.
Sutle, Ler;
Stilas IN. Dr.
Trotter, F. M.
Warren, Pannie, Mrs.
Cards*
Butrhes, Bijn;
Shell, W. E. Mrs. (
4 class, \
Bramblett, Hampton.
When calling for any of the above
please say "advertised" Sept. 16,
1912.
H. L. CRITTENDEN, Postmaster.
/
Bugs Visit Mangum
Last Friday night Mangum was
visited with a cloud of bugs that
reminded one of the story of the
plagues of Israel. The bugs which
belong to the heetle family came
in swarms and the air was so full
of the pest 'hat many mistook the
sound of their flight for distant
wind; and others thot it was a
head-rise on the river. They were
attracted by the elec:ric lights and
millions swarmed around the street
lights. By ten o'clock they had
become so numerous th# the at-
mosphere was filled with a nauseous
oder of the bugs. The following
morning most of them had passed
on to green fields, but in many
places they covered the ground
several inches deep under the street
lights.
Subscribers Notice
We are mailing out a statement
to all our subscribers in the arrear.
We must do this as we will be com-
pelled to make a report soon to the
postal department and must clean
up our list.
We realize that times are hard
and money scarce and know the sum
_ . looks small to vou, yet when you
D. and (J. Society consider the fact that we have sev-
This society has decided for,this eral hundred subscribers who are
year's work to enter upon the stage in the arrear with us it will not
of the political world, as a factor j seem so small a matter. Kindly
in looking into and studying the help us and you mav rest assured
present practice of politics and the
present theory of politics; to study
a situation that [is near and dear
to every citizen, who casts an in-
telligent vote. The following
officers were elected: Earl Wilson,
President; Leonard Johnson, Vice-
President; Henry Miller, Secretary;
Earl Jacobs, Parlimentarian.
Back from Muskogee
Our W. O. W. Team boys got
back home last Sunday from Musk-
ogee, where they report having a
fine time at the encampment.
When they saw the make-up of
some of the teams, in attendance,
they declined to enter any of the
contests. Our boys made a fine
line horizontally, but perpendicu-
larly they made a very ragged line
as our boys measure all the way
rfom 5.3 to 6.3 in hight. They are
preparing to have a W. O. W.
Encampment and drill contest at
our County Fair. They can get
5 or 6 companies to enter, if they
can get recogization from the Fair
Association. The City should en-
courage this movement as it will
swell the attendance considerably.
—Contriuted.
The little two month old child
of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lock's died
I Saturday afternoon, and was laid
to rest Sunday afternoon, in the
Riverside Cemetery. The services
were conducted by Rev. Roberts.
Herbert Mathewson
from Olustee Friday.
returned
that it will certainly be appreciated
by us. If you cannot pay it all up
at this time do the best you can
now and pay the rpst lateif. We
hope that it will not be necessary
for us to place a single account in
the hands of a collector.
At the State .Fair
There will not be a dull moment
for the crowds in the grand stand
at the Oklahoma State Fair and
Exposition, September 24 to Octo-
ber 5, nor anywhere on the 160 acres
of ground. The Managers have
secured at a big expense, some of
theJjest vaudeville attractions in
the United States, and these, to-
gether with a number of novel
specialties, will crowd the waits
in the regular race program with
high-class entertainment. These
acts will be free tor State Fair and
Exposition patrons, and the after-
noon program in front of the grand
stand will include flights by Moi-
sant International aviators, De
Balestrier's Bears, and a great
automobile act entitled out looping
ail the loops, out gaping all the
gaps, comedy, acrobatic, aerial and
other acts, to say nothing of the
high-calss racing; the program cal-
ling for two harness events four
running races.
Miss Maude Kimble the dem-
ocratic Nominee for District Clerk,
of Jackson County, together with
her sister Mrs. Osbom.Jreturned to
their home in Altus. Wednesday
evening after spending several days
here, visiting the families of Rob-
ert Jones and others. *
Cutting at Granite
On the 13th of September, therej
was quite a little cutting scrape at j L. A. Snow came home Sunday to
Granite, between L. Witty and i spend a few days.
Bill Kennedy. Witty was brought J C. Haden, State Agent for
nere and gave bond for $1,000 for the Oklahoma State Home is in
appearance before justice Turvey. i town this week. He is looking
on October, 31st, for an examining | atfer the interest of dependent,
trial. Kennedy will be arrested ; neglected and orphan children, and
when he recovers sufficiently from I3 aiso his duty to place into
his wounds. At this writing very | approved family homes of this
little is known about the cause of j state, the boys and girls from this
the fracas. Witty come out unseath- ' atate orphanage, located at Pryor,
edbot Mr. Kennedy was cut in the Qkla. These children are piaead,
abdomen, and is in the care of a on s|xty days trial, for indenture
doctor. ! or adoption.
1 * Mr. and Mrs. Dock Wright of
Abbotts Show Very 6ood Lordsburg, New Mexico, are hera
The theatre goers of this town j visiting tne latter s brother,
was given quite a treat here, the T- J- Scarborough.
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