Capitol Hill News (Capitol Hill, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 25, 1912 Page: 1 of 8
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Oklahoma City
State Fairdealer
CAPSTOLtNEWS
Protective Tariff
and Prosperity
“ ,. WILSON. Editor.
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20*i SOUTH ROBINSON, OKLAHOMA, CITY,
CAPITOL HILL NEWS STAND. 2524 S. ROB.
LEE NOTES
MISS LOIS CLEMENT, EDITOR.
The most of the pupils of the 4A
oan tell you anything you want to
know about cotton; after having
taken a trip through the cotton
states visiting the fields, gins and
mills.
Luella Paoe enrolled with us
Tuesday,
The school children are showing
a lively interest in the Boys Har-
dening Clubs as a number have
taken out cards and are to compete
for the prizeoffered by thecitizens
Some of our school boys took
an outing at Northeast park last
Saturday.
The Kindergarten children are
preparing a little garden all of
their own.
Don't hope to complete your
grade, boys and girls, if you drop
out of school now. If the aver-
age pupil could do a term’s work
in seven months it would be use-
less to have nine.
Buby and Maude Yai.nt, Mabel
and Pearl Warren, Leon Donnelly,
Connie Moore and Oswell Grego-
ry, Carroll Walch, Elmer and Car-
roll Height, Mary Milley have en-
rolled since last report.
The Boys Progressive Club took
a few hours outing roasting eggs
Friday.
Our people are all glad to know
that the Domestic Science depart,
ment and the Manual Training
will still be a part of our school
system. It would be any thing but
economy to out off the department
that teaohes economy.
Mrs Pitt visited the school Mon-
day.
7B has sustained a terrible loss
in the persons of Thomas Kelly
and John Gordon, They are ex-
cellent workers and we hope to see
them back in their places real soon
The great writing contest is on.
Edith Craddook and Alma Pool
are ahead on girls side with Eu-
gene Jackson and Arvil Snelson
on the boys side. They are work-
ing hard. Zelma Gipson and Wain
Shank are almost up with them.
Vv e can’t tell who will win yet.
Mrs. Williams of avenue F,
who has been seriously ill for
so long is much improved and
able to be up and around.
LODGE DOINGS
Myrtle Lodge No. 115, A. F.
and A. M. held a very interesting
session on the 17th of this month.
The work given was beautifully
done and received many compli-
ments from the visiting Masons
present. Enjoyable speeches were
made by Judges Munden aud Old-
field, Mr. Ratliffe and Attorney
Fitzsimmons. The members of
the O. E, S. served a delicious ban-
quet which was thoroughly appre-
ciated, Brother Kepley ami bis
able co-workers well deserve the
many compliments given them by
the visiting brothers,
Tho O. E. S. is growing fast un-
der the able management of the
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Kepley.
At their last meeting work was gi-
ven .in initiation, after which a
nice luncheon and a social hour
were enjoyed by all,
R N. A, NOTES.
The Embroidery circle met with
Mrs. Martha Robinson Tuesday,
and had a very enjoyable time, A
spelling contest was had. One
spelled a word, and the next took
the last letter and spelled another
etc, no word being spelled twice.
Mrs. Robinson and Miss Dolly
received the prizes, a couple of
nice handkerchiefs. The game of
Shakspeare was played and re.
freshments of cake and fruit serv-
ed by Mtnes. Lillie Jones aud
Queenie Vice. The circle expects
to meet next time with Mrs. Jones
A called meeting of the R. N. A
willde held next Tuesday as we
have very important business to
transact. We hope all members
will be there.
SHIELDS HEIGHTS
A. J. McClung returned
Saturday from Binger and
Leeder, where he had been
looking after business inter-
ests.
Mrs. Hattie Bovee of Atoka,
was the guest of her brother,
L. H. Doctor, and wife while
attending the Eastern Star
convention in the city.
J. R. Brown has returned
from a business trip to Tulsa
Mrs. Ernest Lawrence was
called to Georgia last week by
the sudden illness of her fa-
ther.
Mrs. Gordon of Lawrence
Addition is seriously ill.
Shade Trees and Shrubbery
Beautify your home by planting 8hade Trees. Season wan never
more favorable for sure growth. We have the largest assortment
•ver displayed in Oklahoma City and eur prices are right. Every
tree, flower aud shrub of our own growing, bee our xnaumoth stock,
TEXAS NURSERY COMPANY
George H. Price, Mgr.
418 West Main
Telephone, Walnut 5239
■ W. W. Scott aud daughter,
Miss Helena, have returned
from Texas where they were
called by the death and burial
of Mrs. Scott’s nephew, who
was fatally injured in an auto-
mobile wreck.
Mrs. Fish of ElReuo spent
Easter with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Bittman, who
live near here.
Messrs. Reece of Coalgate
and Williams of Adamson, Ok.
were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Doctor, Monday.
POINT LOOKOUT ITEM!
BY T- W KEFLKY
Miss Hazel Harry is attending
the Edmond College.
Rev. Salter has returned from a
preaching tour through the East-
ern part of the state.
The United Brethren have been
repairing the interior of their
church.
Dr. Bradbrook received the
Third degree of Masonry in Myr-
tle lodge Wednesday night. There
was a good attendance of the bre-
thren from Moore, aud some from
the city. The Capitol Hill Star
sisters supplied a liberal lunch in
the dining room for the lodge and
visitors.
Fred P. Robertson of the Cap.
Investment Co. sold some resi.
dence property on ave. A last week
J. L. Riggan, who has not been
a mason quite a year has qualified
himself and has presided in the
East on two occasions; exemplify-
ing the first section of the E A de-
gree. The boys are taking hold
of the work enthusiastically. Vis-
iting brother Masons and sister
Stars are ever welcome.
The “itsey witsey, wootsoy toot-
sev,” Freda Ellen Emma Richards
by name has come to sojourn on
Point Lookout. Tuesday 5:25 p.
m. April 15th, 1912, the little lady
made her appearance, singing a
solo—perhaps in appreciation of
a home in the metropolis of Okla-
homa. She is a fiue eloqutionist
but not acquainted with the eng.
lish vocabulary. She tipped the
scales at seven pounds and papa
and mamma Richards declare she
is the most beautiful little woman
under the sun. Ruy says it is ex-
tremely hard times, but one mill-
ion of dollars would be no induce-
ment to part with her A Grover
Cleveland oollar would not near
span his neok, and if he continues
to grow it will be necessary for
him to have a twelve inch flounce
sewed to the bottom of his truws-
ers to make them meet his shoe
tops. The mother and babv are
getting along fine and papa R.
says he ia ten years younger than
be used to be.
| Home, Sweet Home
■
I There is no Place Like Home
:
s
Do you want to own your home? We put this proposition
up to you—Now is your opportunity.
Have you a good pair of lots? We will help you build a
home.
Why pay tent when you can own your home on long and
easy terms.
Dont delay, call and see ns now.
A Word to the Contractors:
We want to remind you that we have always been your friend.
We were with you when you needed a friend. We Cut prices
on Lumber, Lime, Cement and plaster—when others would
not.
We are still the leaders of low prices. We want your business
We guarantee prices and grades. Don’t fail to figute with us.
Special attention given to out-of-town orders,
Bernstein Bros. Lumber & Coal Co.
PHONE WALNUT 557 812-826 SOUTH BROADWAY
The writer end his better half
attended the entire session of the
Grand Chapter of (). E. S. in the
Masonio temple last week.
“Capitol Hill Chapter No. 271’’
will be the title of our Chapter
soon as we are constituted. It is
the duty of every member of the
Order who has located here to aff-
iliate with us So visit us and get
acquainted. We meet ou the Sec-
ond and Fourth Friday evenings.
Rev. A. L Williams has brought
his family back to Capitol Hill and
will probably take up his roBidenoe
in one of J. B Rowlett’s houses on
west avenue E,
Mr. Sam Ledgerwoodof Mo., is
visitiug with his son.in-law and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Mil-
ler and may remain all summer
He had the misfortune to lose his
wife about two years ago with par-
alysis.
A. J. Finley has resigned his
janitor job at the M. E. church.
He has about an acre of onions
planted.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
of Capitol Hill with a good num-
ber of visiting members from the
city met at the hall Sunday mor-
ning and marched aorosa the St.
to the M. E. ohuroh wnere Rev.
Salter delivered a splendid sermon
on Odd Fellowship; taking for hia
text “Is not the Arrow beyond
thee?” At night he preached from
the text,“He wentbyonlthe oth-
er aide.’’
5c, For baby Chicks, KiOfi Ohio.
SEED
CORN
KAFFIR CORN AND
SEED POTATOES.
Selected and graded, io the ear and
shelled, several varieties. Samples
sent on application. Write for cat-
alogue of all kinds of garden and
field seeds.
MARKET GARDEN- \
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Miss Nona Hobbs is spend-
ing the week at Stillwater
with her brother Hugh, who
is one of the coming gradu-
ates from the A. & M. college
for the year 1912.
<• Mrs. Beaudoin, who has
been the guest of her mother,
Mrs. Bradway of 2601 S. Cen-
tral, left Thursday for Kan-
sas where she will visit her
sister before going on to her
home in North Carolina.
Miss Etha Smith, a teach-
er of Wheeler school, has been
ill.
Miss Nellie Jordan has re-
sumed her position in the off-
ioe of the Cadallic hotel after
a two weeks vacation.
Rev. Wachope has returned
from the Presbytery at Cor-
dell, Okla. Mrs. Wachope
has gone to Kansas City for a
brief visit and will bring Rev.
Wachope’s mother home with
her
Mrs. Tom Klutts and little
daughter have returned from
Paris, Texas. Mr. Kintts is
still employed there.
The ladies of the Christian
church have organized an aux-
iliary' of the C. W. B. M. and
will work toward making it a
success. Mrs, S. B. Talbot
was chosen for president,
Mrs. Julia Anderson treasur-
er and Mrs. Jennie Turner
secretary, with vice presi-
dent to be appointed later.
The Ladies Aid Society of
the Presbyterian chucrh gave
| their popular play the !‘Mod-
j ern Sewing Society” at the
j Wheeler school last Friday
evening. The program was
I fine and the proceeds, about
I 815 were given to the library
] and picture fund of the school.
Mrs. Davis and family, who
moved to Texas over a year
ago, are now visiting the for-
mer’s sister, Mrs. Luella
Lawrence, and family, aud
greeting old friends.
Mrs. Mollie Lewis of Sul-
phur. has concluded a pleas-
ant visit with T. S. Snodgrass
aud family, returning to her
home Saturday accompanied
by her consin, Mrs. Snod-
grass.
Miss Lois Clement celebra-
ted her birthday anniversary
Friday evening, April 19th,
with a party at her home on
west avenue C. About forty
of her vOung friends were
present, and the evening was
delightfully spent with music
and games. The house and
grounds were brilliantly
lighted and floral arrange-
ments of carnations aud mar-
guerites were scattered thro’
the pleasant rooms. Dainty
refreshments of cake and ieed
grape juice were served. Spe-
cial guests of the occasion
were Mrs. West and Miss Tel-
ler who are the teachers of
Miss Lois. The guests ware
unanimous in wishisg their
young hostess many returns
of the day, and all happy ones.
Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Lago
entertained the members of
their bible school classes of
the Christian church on Sat-
urday. Mrs. Lago’s class,
which is composed of girls
from 10 to 15 years of age,
came in the afternoon. Twen-
ty-one were present. There
are twenty-four enrolled in
the class and still growing.
Officers were elected. Ruby
Nicholson, president, Cecil
Royalty secretrv, and Virgil
Kelly, Lizzie Steele and Mab-
el Jacobs visiting committee.
After the election they passed
the time with music, songs
atid games. A class picture
was then taken to be sent to
t h e Sunday School paper,
the “Lookout.” Refreshments
were sarved. The children,
not to be outdone by their
teacher’s hospitality, brought
her a number of little tokens
of love. In the evening Mr.
Lago’s class were the guests.
This class Is composed of 30
young men and women. Twen-
ty-six of this number were
present. A program of music
and readings were given, fol-
lowed by a Bible contest and
a number of laughable games.
Refreshments were served
and the young guests depart-
ed at a late hour.
| First Published April 13th, 1912]
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
13TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN
AND FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY,
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Katherine McCann, Plaintiff j
VI.
Edward McCann, Defenbant. \
Said defendant, Edward McCann, will
take notice that he has been sued in the
above named court for divorce and the
restoration to her maiden name of Kather-
ine Murphy, by the plaintiff ou the grounds
of gross neglect of duty, extreme cruelty,
abandonment and habitual drunkeness, and
you, said defendant, must answer the pe
tttion filed therein by the plaintiff on or be
fore the 1st day of June, 1912, or said peti
tion will be taken as true and a judgment
for plaintiff and the restoration to her mai-
den name will be rendered accordingly.
THOS. E. KIRBY,
Clerk oi the Dtstrtct Court of Oklahoma
County, Oklahoma.
CADDIE E. SMITH,
Deputy Clerk of said Court.
[SEAL]
Welty & Caudill.
Attorney for Plaintiff.___
MRS. E. E UUC.AN’. Local Editor.
VOLUME 7 NUMBER 32
OUR CANDIDATES
FOR PRESIDENT
Judge Hughes, of New York,
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
Col. Mann, of Illinois.
FOR U. S. SENATOR
Arthur H. Geissler,of Ok.City
CONGRESSMAN 2nd DIST.
Mayor Plum, of Anadarko.
(Fir,* Published April lktb, 1912.—5)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND
FOR OKLAHOMA COUNTY, STATE
OF OKLAHOMA.
yuiucjr Orocer Ceinpany. j
Plaintiff, )
VS.
8. J. Carpenter, J
Defendant, J
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
Notice is hereby given that in parau
ance of an order of execution issued oat
of the District Court of Oklahoma County,
on the 5th day of April, 1912, in an i
tion wherein the (Quincy Grocer Company
ia plaintiff Bad 8. J. Carpenter ia defend
ant, directed to me. the uuderaigned,
Sheriff of Oklahoma County, commanding
me to levy upon and aell sufficient lands
and tenementa of said defendant to aat-
iafy a judgment in said action in the anm
of Three Hundred, Twenty and Twenty-
nine one hundredths dollars ($320.29)
with interest at eight per cent per an
mini fromtheHth day of March, 1911,
land the costa of said action; and iu pur-
suance to said order l have levied upon
ota Twenty (20) and Twenty-one [21]
in Block Four [4] of the Epworth View
Addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
County, Oklahoma, aa shown by the re-
corded plat thereof, and I will, on the
24th day of May, 1912, at the hour of two
o'olock I'. M„ of aaid day at the west
front door of the court bouae of Oklaho-
ma County in the State of Oklahoma off*
er for sale and aell to the highest bidder
for cash aaid property above described
or so much thereof aa will satisfy aaid
judgment with intereat and costa.
Witness My Hand this 15th day of
April, 1912.
JACK SPAIN,
Sheriff of Oklahoma County.
BY CHA8. w. KRF8H,
Under-Sheriff.
Douglaa B. Crane, Atty.____
5o For Baby Chicks, 1600 Ohio. I ^pril 1912
JACK SPAIN,
(First published April 13, 1912.)
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND
UNDER EXECUTION
Notion ib hereby Riven that In
pursuance of an order of aale is.
sued out of the Clerk's office of
trie Superior Court in and for Ok-
lahoma County, State of Oklaho-
ma, on the 6th day of April 1912,
in an action wherein Osoar Ruff
Company, a corporation, was
plaintiff and Albert Erikseu was
defendant;commanding me to sell
property belonging to said defend-
ant, Albert Eriksen, to wit;
Lots number twenty-nine [29]
and thirty [30] in blook number
One [1| of central Northwest
Highlands addition to Oklahoma
City in Oklahoma County. State
of Oklahoma, to satisfy a judgment
rendered in said action in favor of
Osoar Ruff company, a corporation
against said Albert Eriksen for
the sum of Ninety-seven and sixty
one-hundredths dollars ($97.60)
aud the costa of this action with
interest thereon at the rate of 6
per cent per annum from the 2nd
day of December 1908;
I have levied upon the lots de-
scribed belonging to Albert Erik-
sen and not exempt from sale un-
der execution:
Now therefore notice is hereby
given that in pursuance of the
commands of Baid order of sale, I
will offer for sale and sell for cash
to the highest bidder, said lands
and tenements situated in Oklaho-
ma Countv, State of Oklahoma to
wit: Lots Twentv-nine (29) and
Thirty (30), in Block One (1). of
central Northwest Highlands ad-
dition to Oklahoma City, or so
much thereof as will satisfy the
said judgment and costs, ou the
15th.day of May 1912, at the hour
of two o'clock I’. M, of said day at
front door of the Court House in
the oity of Oklahoma in said
County and State.
Witness my hand this 10th day
All kinds of Cookies, Pies aud
Cakes at the Home Bakery, 2219
S. Robinson.
Sheriff of Oklahoma County
UY CHAS. W. FRISS,
Under Sheriff
Mr. L. Mead has been suff-
ering from a very severe cold ]
but he is much better now.
J. S. C. Williams is building!
a handsome six room bunga-1
low in the one hundred block j
on east B. He exchanged his
property on the corner of B |
and Walnut for a farm some
time ago.
On account of the change in our |
publication date some of our local
arrived too late last week. But we
hope to keep up to date hereafter.
SEED CORN
Grown In Oklahoma
Specially adapted to western soil and climate.
Oklahoma White Wonder, Reid's Yellow Dent, Silver
Mine, Indian Squaw, Bloody Butcher and other good
postal will bring catalog and prices,
THE BAR TELDES SEED CO., Dept. ‘-G”
Oklahoma City, Okla.
ones.
IIMB
FOR SHERIFF
I hereby announce myself
as a candidate for Sheriff nf
Oklahoma Co , subject to the J
decision of the Republican j
primary, Aug. 6th, 1912.
John Hubatka.
I hereby announce ray name as i
a candidate for Sheriff on the dem-1
ocratic ticket. Subject to the pri- i
maries of Aug. 6th, 1912.
Sara Bartell,
FOB sale—Up to date restau-
rant fixtures. Everything
complete; register, linen, sil-
ver. light plant, etc. A bar-
gain at $650. Town of 1500
and the only restaurant.
Mrs. F. A. Maxwell
507 McAllen, Tex.
Mr. Balue is out again after
a serious illness
Try the Home Made Potato
Bread manufactured only at the
Home Bakery, 2219 S. Rob.
CALVARY CHAPEL
(SI Paul’s Cathedral)
Broadway and A ave. Capitoi Hill
Sunday Sehool 9:45 a. m.
Service 7:30 p, ra,
F W. HOWES.
If you want something special
baked for entertainments send in
your order to the Home Bakery
one day in advance. 2219 S, Rob
G. A. FITZSIMMONS
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Room 7 Duboise Bldg.
Practice in AH Courts
Phone Walnut 7748 Party R
Capitol Hill - Oklahoma
ER'S PRICE LIST AND i
CATALOG MAILED j
ON APPLICATION
Enterprise
Seed Co.
22 West California Oklahoma City |
Let Us Warm Up—Buy
Your Coal from
W.B. Dean Coal Co.
I J 2320 So. Robinson, Corner ”A” Ave.
Phone Walnut 718
Capitol Hill
LEEPE8 HIM. LUMBER
COMPANY
,D
LUMBERa
HARDWARE
South of State Bank, of Capitol Hill.
Phone lo57.
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