The Capitol Hill News (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 11, 1913 Page: 3 of 8
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publican, were adopted and a commit-
tee appointed to go to Washington and
present the petition. Willie Drown of
Sapulpa and Jackson It. Dunay will
make the trip to Washington.
Creeks Petition For New Leader. President Wilson to appoint a new
Wetumka.--At least a portion of the one. At a meeting here of about
members of the Creek Indian tribe are twenty fullblood members of the tribe,
dissatisfied with their chief and a reoslutions asking the removal of
movement has been started to petition Chief Moty Tiger, because he is a re-
CHURCH FEELS THE CHANGE
910.00 COAT SALE
Friday — Values to $0.00
New Administrations Always Have Do
pressing Effect on Washington
Congregations and Others.
School Teachers
Churches
Societies
Families
ATTENTION
Washington feels the change of ad-
ministration now and then in numer-
ous little ways. Tie pastor of a
prosperous church, for example, is
bemoaning the loss of SO families
from his congregation in the last
six months, all families of the Taft
Like a good. Indus-
Astrachan, Caracul, Zebeline A Mixtures
Strictly high grade Coats that are truly wonderful values at $10.
They’re the kind of Coats that most women are demanding right now.
Another of those unusual garment events at Brock’s. A very remark-
able feature of this Coat Sale is the timeliness. Buy the new coat you
nad planned and pay only $10 for It.
We’re frank In saying that we brought about this sale for the pur-
pose of attracting most attention and arousing except.onal interest in
this splendid line of Co-ts. The very remarkable lowness of the price
alone will bring many here Saturday. Compare these values with any In
the city.
Newest styles, not a last season's coat among them—Chinchillas, As-
trakhans, Caraculs, Zibe-lines, Novelties, and Two Tone Boucles—plush
collars and cuffs—self trimmed, etc—blacks, browns, grays, nav ^
ies and mixtures; all sices; values to $30.. Friday..............
Administration.
.rtous shepherd, this man Is hustling
:o gain from some other quarter what
le has lost because the country voted
he Republicans out and the Demo-
•rats In.
______This particular instance
Joes not mean the Incoming admlnls-
ratlon is less churchly. For every
official family that has departed an
other official family has arrived, and
here are probably 60 new official
families attending church somewhere
dlse in the federal city.
But such things shake up the life
of Washington. The grocer loses
customers, and must see to it that
ne gains others. There were many
The Gift Store is Ready For You
The Christmas Shopper appreciating that the Best Standards
have prevailed at Boasen Bros, for the past fourteen years natur-'
ally turns toward this bcore as the Christmas season diaws clos-
er. Shop as early or as often as you like—you will find many
suggestions from the multitude oi gift things offered here that will
suit you, not only in quality but in price as well. You are always
welcome at
BOASEN BROS.
.JEWELERS
133 West Main Street
Every Child In Oklahoma Knows About
This Great
105 N. Broadway is the best
equipped store in Oklahoma
City to handle your Cb istmas
needs. We have the largest
and most complete Fruit and
Confectionery Store <n Okla-
homa City. Quantity Prices
our specialty. Buy your Oranges
and Apples by the Box
Candies, Nuts, Fruits, Christ-
mas Trees, Holly, Evergreens,
Wreaths, Etc
Larger Trees for church and
school already in stock
Beautiful Fresh Home Made
Candies, 10c lb. and up.
Fancy ChowOlates, 25c lb & up
Before you buy let us figure on
your bill. If you do not come
and see us before you buy we
will both be losers. Our loca-
tion is first door north of the
Western National Bank, 105 N.
Broadway.
Let us have your order early
so we can take care of you as
you deserve.
It’s Brock’s for Toys and Dolls. The biggest and best and oldest
oy Stoic In Oklahoma City. Thousands of Toys tor the little tots. This
is the happiest season of the year for the children. Everybody welcome
to come and inspect this wonderful Toyland and Dolldom. Gift selection
at full swing. Shelves and counters heaped to their fullest.
-WHAT SCHOOL?
Draughon s Business C<
Is an American Flyer Miniature Train. Most fascinating and In-
structive toy a child can own. Little folks never tire watching one of
these trains run under its own cl^ck work power around a real track.
Stops at a semaphore, goes through tunnels or over bridges and when
desired will stop at real depot.
American Flyer Train ..........
-not tin—
THE CASH
MARKET
OKLAHOMA CITY
Teaches, the Famous Draughon Double Entry Made-Easy Book
Engines are qast iron
modeler after big engines you see
on the up to date railroads. Best
quality springs—we guarantee ev-
ery spring to wear over a period of
six months—outfit complete, iron
locomotive, tender on car and
eight lengths of 4 OP
track. Special.....
keeping, and Graham Revised Shorthand, which is now adopted by
International Shorthand Association as the best system for present day
Individual instruction to all. Enter any time.
Positions guaranteed to graduates or money refunded.
Write for catalog or phone 3^/alnut 392, at school s expense.
T. M. FLAN ARY, Manager.
MADE A SLIGHT MISTAKE
E. I. LEACH, Mgr
Young Congressman Wanted to Rent
Apartment In Mr. MacVeagh’a
Palatial Home.
dolls—ju s t the
thing for baby.
We have them In
all the latest nov-
elties.
Dolls and Ani-
mals—Baby boy,
10c; Donald and
Dorothy, 10c;
Topsy Turvy, 25c,
Bunny Family, 25c
many others
ranging in price
5c to 50c.
Tricycle,$1.50
Representative Perle D. Decker of
Missouri,, one of the youngest mem
bers of the house, who is serving his
first term in congress, resides in a
modest but comfortable apartment in
Fourteenth street Like many other
apartment house dwellers he got a no
tlon that he wanted to move. Tin-
street cars passing his apartment made
a great deal of noise until early morn
Ing, and there were other reasons. Rid
lng up Sixteenth (now called the ave-
nue of the Presidents) he spied the
palatial home of Franklin MacVeagh.
former secretary of the treasury. The
location just suited Decker. The ex
terior of the building indicated that
the ceilings were high and the rooms
spacious.
Leaving his automobile at the curb,
the congressman approached the en
trance to. the MacVeagh home. His
first surprise came when he found tin
door locked. In response to his ring
a uniformed butler opened the door
Decker
iilrui Olft for the n«N
leather neat , like plcl
HjHM-lal ..........I
Chl.d’e Rubber Tire
oyrle — leather c u a li I
strong ami durable- ex«*
for the hoy—a haul*
ynd appropriate gift,
yutuea. .Special for ...
$1.1!)
fS.SO
Three Great Character Dolls
—Kewpies
--Baby Dainty
Kestner Character Dolls
“Kestner Character Babies” are just, like
real—sure-enough babies—you will say so
too when you see them. Several different
styles and sizes (T $ 4 {"U^h
Prices $1.50 to.......... i * ■ W
“Baby Dainty” belongs to the unbreakable
family. She has on a pretty little white
dress, a crying baby, short bobbed hair.
to. Claus Who Gives
Useful Gifts
The San
\ is the most popular with men,
ji(^ practical men. Then where will
you go for your presents for the
KMK men whom you wish to reme,vi-
rng* her? TO A MAN’S STORE OF
* COURSE. We invite you to
come here and to come early while
the selections are best and while
you’ll have more time to make
your selections.
Up-to-the-Minute Suits
and Overcoats
here in an almost endless variety of models and pat-
is. Either would make a very acceptable gift for a hus-
d, brother or son. Priced as low as is possible consid-
ig the quality.
and asked what was wanted,
announced blandly that he would like
to lease an apartment in the building
The butler nearly collapsed. After
recovering his breath he said, with a
great show of indignation:
“Dis am no apartment house. It am
de home of Mistah MacVeagh.’’
MANY VARIETIES OF FLOWERS
They Are Found in All Kinds of Re
ceptacles ip Every Section
of Capital.
Flowers are planted in many recep
tacles in Washington, but there is nc
use in trying to enumerate them. You
will see many varieties of flower
boxes and flower urns and flower tub?
along the residence
The Genuine is bottled by
as you pass
streets.
In front of 1545 I street a sheet
iron cylinder has been converted intc
a flower box or a flower tank The
cylinder was one of those which may
be seen by the side of a furnace, and i
its normal function is to hold water
hot or cold. That is probably what
this cylinder was used for before its
dedication to Flora. The name of the
foundry or the maker may be seen on
the west end of the cylinder.
The tank was cut away on one side
and set horizontally with the open
side up supported by a truss made of
iron pipes crossed like the legs of a
sawhorse. It was filled with good
earth and pretty flowers are blooming
in it now. This very prosaic piece ol
junk was ingeniously put to a poetic
use-
$12.50 to $30.00
25 W. Third Oklahoma City
Drums for Every Boy In Town
Drum tor
'hriatmaB—gift selecting la not
without one; all
Visit
Every boy wants a
Drum
Section
25c Table of Toys
These toys will sell themselves—hui
Here Too Is a Boys’ Store
Complete
Hilled to overflowing with practical and useful gifts for
boy Lot the boy be first on your list and make him
t a pew suit or overcoat A big assortment to
values.
complete
sizes. Prices 10c,
15c 35c. to......
Christmas Blackboards
My, how this will please the
little Boy or Girl—useful
gift—natural finish, 27 inches
wide OC*
High Class Dental
v Umi' ilia yo'*r
lll' P happy with
lBilll'.; jfegl select from and every one 100%
Suits and Overcoats $2.50 to
$12-50
Nifty Furnishings for the Men and Boys
Freshen up his wardrobe with a few of the things of which he never gets too many
XMAS NEfKWEAR, XMAS HOSIERY, SHIRTS, srSPKNDERS, t.TlJIB'NATION SETS
of SOX and TIES, GARTERS and SUSPENDERS, BATH ROBES and SLUM ERS TO
MATCH and other articles too numerous to mention in this small space. But remember
IF IT’S FOR THE MAN OR BOY WE HAVE IT
on one table - your choice doc eacn.
Coffee Grinder Sail Boat Clown Jugglers
Pool Player, Iron Box, Wagons
Automobile, Iron Banks, Animals
Music Boxes, Etc.,
Choice
tiigh, 19 in
Special ..
Desk Blackboard—Rolling |
lesson chart, reversible black j
board desk—most useful gift ,
for the child, either {J* 4
girl or boy gift; price ^ «
LEACH AGAIN IN BUSINESS
E. I. Leach, former owner and man-
ager of The Traders department store
on Grand Avenue, has opened a fruit,
confectionery and grocery store at 105
N. Broadway.
After leaving The Taders, Leach
took a trip through the west and
northwest to look around, but return-
ed to Oklahoma City and declared it
was
117-119
Grand Ave.
117-119
Grand Ave
the liveliest place he had seen In
his whole trip.
His many friends and former cua
glnd to know he Is
tomers will be
again located here, and is well equip
ped to handle orders for anythin* In
[his line.
OKLAHOMA CITY
213-215 WEST MAIN ST
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Rugan, E. E. The Capitol Hill News (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 11, 1913, newspaper, December 11, 1913; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc859972/m1/3/: accessed April 26, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.