Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 200, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 21, 1920 Page: 2 of 8
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CHICKA8HA DAILY! EXPRESS CHICKASHA OKLAHOMA SATURDAY AUGUST 21 1920
PAGE TWO
CANDIDATE CHRISTENSEN
IS A "REGULAR FELLER"
?Jcw Vurk Aug. 20. -r- Parley P.
Christeiuen is anothor "normul"
DrcsUeiitiul candidate. Ua 1b th.i
lioui'noo off the Kur-nwr-Liibor party.
At headquarters hero a staff uCflclal
wus 'entertaining n porters when
Chrl8lenen breezed lu like a cooling
air. Ills six fee four inches of well-
ret bulk clothed entirely in white;
white puuiima white -suit . white
shoes wliite sox and tie-Mlie only
touch of color In his get-up being a
little blue Hewer that bloomed ifrcsh-
ly on thfo cool expanse Of his lapel.
"Hello everybody" ho boomed in a
Uetp ha .is voice that startled h'a
hearers. "Make yourself at honie."
Then he walked to each newspaper
okui 'with the greeting "My name's
Christensen .what's yours?"
Ho bad a big sturdy ia;:e in. which
the heavy supporting bones were
well but not pui'fily upholstered with
healthy-looking if'esh. His gray Uuc
eyes twinkled and a good-natured
smile played perpetually beneath the
' long upper lip. "VXn glad you ail
untie to -ate Uie" he said "and I'll
be glad to .have you cumo in Just
the same iway when I net to the
White House."
Oirlstensen aid his main object
in life is 'to put a lit lo romance
into the niu of the ordinary working
man."
The Farmer-Labor candidate iii
about :)) pounds of good humor and
ho calls you by your lirst name whim
ho has known you five nnlnutes. Ii?
said reports had ibeen circulated
wtatlng that he was a Mormon and
he vigorously denied this. He is a
"Unitarian by faith and an indepeen-
dent 'by politics" he said.
Christensen characterized the lea-
gue of nations as "an International
bankers combination"- isald he was
strong Cor suffrage and believed in
an Independent Ireland. He said his
party iprcposed to win at the next
election through the support of the
common people. . ..
Chrlstonsen said the attractions o;
New York -were not to be compared
with Salt Lake City his home town.
"Times Square is tame compared
with parts of Salt Lake" he said
As he spoke he drew Xroim bus pock-
et a photograph of soiiiue dozen ex
am pies of Salt Lake's idea of pul-
chritude and closer scrutiny revealed -tho
hugs bulk of the Farmer-Labor
candidate in the midst of the girl.
"TJmti ithe' Aitef' (Chnistenson 'Saidii
tihall conduct said election nhall be
as follows:
Ward 1 Precinct 1 . at 801 Souti-.
Second Street
J. A. Rose and L. B. Summers.
Judges; W. F Pearcy and Jean
Hose clerks.
Ward 1 Precinct 2 at the Congre
gational church
W. S. Buchannan and C. J. Ke!'.
ner Judges; Mrs. A. S. Rlchi-1 ami
Mrs. A. I). Hansen Clerks.
Ward 2 Precinct 1 at the City Hall
H. D. Gunnells and Albert I'arsoiiK
Judges; Mi Gruteo Bradley and
Kannio Whltaker Clerks.
Ward 2 Precinct 2 at Corner of
Ninth street and Michigan avenue
J. S. Downs and J. J. Owens
Judges; Mrs. Pearlo McOehee and
Mrs. Bessie Harris Clerks
Ward 3 at Court House
R. A. Sauford and Jasper Storts
Judges; Blanch Freeman and Sylvia
Lawrence Clerks.
Ward 4 Precinct 1 at No. 112 West
Minnesota avenue
H. S. Kimball and 'S. L Nowiman.
Judges; Will lieaty and Mrs. II. B.
Spencer Clerks.
Ward 4 Precinct 2 at the Carnegie
Library
F. E. Clayton and Joseph Bulkley
Judges; Kato Remington and Win.
W. Clark Clerks.
Such officers Bhall also uct as
counters.
By order of the City Council of thy
City of Chickasha and of the County
Excise Board of Grady County Okla-
homa. S. C. DURBIN
(Seal.) Mayor.
Attest: E. G. REYNOLD'S
City Clerk.
20-!t
(First Pirbltehed August 20 19201
ELECTION PROCLAMATION AND
NOTICE
By authority of sections 7o81
7US2 7384 and 7385 of the Revised
Laws of the State of Oklahoma of
1910 and in purstianco of a resolu-
tion of . the city council of the City
of .Chickasha duly passed and ap-
proved on the 12th day of August
11)2(1 .and of an order of the County
Excise Board of Grady . County.
Oklahoma dated August 10 192t'
wherein finch Excise Bouid having
found and entered upon the record
of their proceedings that the asso.ss
ed valuation of the City of Chick-
nsha Oklahoma for tho present fis
cal year is $9331. ntl.'.OO. that the
approved estimate for current ox-
uenses Tor General Fund Purposes is I
$62812.06 that a levy of 7.1 mills for
general purposes is mvessury to
raise said approved estimate that
said levy is 1.4 imills in exxress of
the six mills that tho Excise Board
is allowed by law to unake that :;a".l
estimate is reasonably necesary for
the current expenses of said City o
Chickasha for the current fiscal
year the said Exciso Board there-
fore ordered that an election be helil
by the votrii cf said city of Chick
asha on the 31st day of August 11120.
for the purpose of voting upon aai :
Increased levy -
PROCLAMATION is hereby made
and notice is hereby uiven that .such
election will he held in the City o.
Chickasha Oklahoma on the 31st
day of August 1!I20 for the purpose
of submitting to the qualified voters
thereof the following proposition:
Shall a levy of Seven and four-
tenths mills br current expenses
for General Fund purposes the
same being one and .four-tenths'
mills In excess of the six . mills
that the Excise Board is allowed
by law to make be made for the
City cf Chickach.i Oklahoma for
t-ha fiscal year beginning July 1 i
1920? V.J '
TBe ballot Osed at said election
shall set out tho proposition a
above set forth ami hall also con-
ta'i the livords "For the levy" au.l
'Against the- levy" at the let of
which in each case snail be printed
a rquare in which the elector sha!I
rtair'3 to indicate his choice.
Tho pells shall be opened at i
o'clock a. jm and remain open con-
tinuously until and he closed at 7
o'jlock p. ra.
The number and location of the
polling pieces and the persons who
..RED PEP'S
PHILOSOPHY.
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"We ai Know a bark'
in3 do never bites
but does tke doc
know t ?
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Some limes the eats and
dogs get mixed and when
thev do look out for trou-
ble." Your washing troubles will
vanish if you own a
THOR ELECTRIC
WASHING MACHINE
When you buy a washing
machine you want one that
will do the work it was in-
tended to do without get-
ting out of order. Buy a
Thor.
Hot Point and American
Beauty Irons
Everyready Flash Lights
Mazda Globes
If electrical we have it.
."Wire us and we'll wire.
for you."
Get Gay
Phone 138
THE GAY ELECTRIC
COMPANY
Chickasha Okla.
Oo 0
Hamilton's
Cleaners Dyers
Opposite P. O.
Phone 195
More SrniYes ! 1
in the EjtcKen '
ii YOU CAN MAKE THE COOK HAPPY BY I S I
II SUPPLYING HER WITH II j
I Expansion j
j Flbiir ;
ill PRIDE AND PLEASURE BEAM IN THE i
II FACE OF THE HOUSEWIFE WHEN HER
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J (J WILL BE NO DISAPPOINTMENTS IF SHE j 8
I II USES EXPANSION. j j
1 1 II EXPANSION FLOUR IS SOLD BY YOUR j
lill ; GROCER. ; HI
'- ' ....
When Better Automobiles Aro Built
Buick Will Build Them
THIS big seven passenger Buick Model K-49
is the ideal family car of the Buick series. Its
large roomy tonneau and luxurious seats are filled
with comfort.
Its finish and design combine both beauty and
refinement readily attracting the attention of those
who take pride in ownership.
The Buick Valve-in-Head motor furnishes surplus
power assuring the usual Buick economical service
and endurance.
These qualities of construction have increased this
car's popularity to such a degree that purchasers
who delay in placing their orders experience diffi-
culty in securing desired delivery.
VaQg JZr TU Buick Model K-SU !sy'
We carry a complete stock of parts
C. T. WILLIAMS Distributor Chickasha Okla.
No. 8203 v
Condensed Statement of
x THE CHICKASHA NATIONAL BANK
CHICKASHA. OKLAHOMA
V At the CIoko of business Juuo 30 11)20. J ' " I
RESODKCES.
Loan ami Discounts.. . ... .. .... $334175.01
Overdrafts . ... . 4804.75
U. S. Bonds - 50000.00
Bonds and Warrants 7Cti:J8.00
Stock in Federal Bescrvc Bank.. .3.000-00
Banking House and Fixtures -;20l:5.87
Bills of Exchange r .-. 2;.905.Ci
Cash und Sight Exchange. . T 107813.54
Total $S81372.73
LIABILITIES.
Capital a $100000.00
Surplus : 20000.00
Undivided l'rofits '. .8054.31
Circulation .:. 48800.00
Bills Payable .- 20000.00
Dividend Unpaid . 5000.00
Deposits 079518.47
Total .- $881372.78
The above statement is correct
. . . . ROr C. SMITH Cashier.
' Condensed Statement of tha
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
" Chickasha Oklahoma
At the Close of Business j
1 '"i. June 30 1920. ( r
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts .. 929200.90
Overdrafts .j - - 431.74
Unltod States bonds to secure circulation 200000.00
Stock in the Federal Reserve bank 7800.00
furniture and Fixtures 10000.00
Real estate owned - 2'329.73
United States bonds on hand 15000.00
Cash with the U. S. Treasurer 10000.00
Cash in vaults and with banks - 586050.90
Liberty Loan Bonds 08050.00
Bills of Exchange 19403.64
County and City '.Varrauts 87105.99
State Bonds and Securities 292325.00 1077935.53
Total 2
LIABILITIES.
Capital
Surplus
Undivided profits - -
Circulation -
DEPOSITS
Individuals 11686463.37
ti 106115.91
uuiino
United States 1898.66
253497.9(
20000.00
60000.00
13419.9
183600.00
1794477.94
Total ....... f 2253497.90
The above statement is correct. F. L. SLUSHER. Cashier.
The character of the resources of this bank shows Its distinctiveness as
a Commercial Bank.
Business relations Invited. -
Some Pointed Questions
Are you allowing the years of your youth to slip by without mak-
ing preparation for the time when your earning capacity will be
reduced? ;
Are you prepared to weather a season of sickness lack of employ-
ment or other adversity:' Have you a little money at hand with
which to grasp the opportunity that will make you independent?
A BANK ACCOUNT is the answer to these and many other of
Life's questions.' ' t
The Oklahoma National Bank
The Bank That Service Built.
Condensed Statement of
THE CITIZEN'S NATIONAL BANK
OF (CHICKASHA OKLAHOMA.
At the Close of Business June 30 1920.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts . gpg (jgo 94
Overdrafts
Warrants .
2.585.53
50286.43
Banking house Furniture and Fixtures 19 000.00
j Federal Reserve Bank stock . .. 4500.00
i U. S. Bonds to secure Circulation: . 50000.00
Bills of Exchange . . J43.339.ll
Liberty Bonds 64100.00
Cash and Sight Exchange u 187263.22
Cash Assets 204.702.3J.
Total 11227675.23
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock 100000.00
Surplus . 8000.00
Circulation 48500.00
Undivided ProfiU 7649.51
Unearned Interest 4472.95
Bills Payable '- -1 4000.00
Rediscounts 40134.65
Reserve for Taxes 3566.26
DEPOSITS - 933351.86
" Total ' .1.1 -i - Jl.227.675.23
T'le above statement is correct.
4 JJ r'f.arcff " J? jt E. D. FOSTER Cashier.
The bank of personal service. " " "
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Pool, J. Edwin. Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 200, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 21, 1920, newspaper, August 21, 1920; Chickasha, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc727225/m1/2/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.