Cherokee County Democrat (Tahlequah, Okla.), Vol. 34, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 5, 1919 Page: 1 of 4
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CHEROKEE
OFFICIAL PAPER OP CITY AW COUNTY
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SUCCESSOR TO THE TAHLEQUAH ARROW AND HERALD.
TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA, WEDNESDAV, NOVEMBER , HMD.
No. 50.
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PRICK OK COTTON.
This year's cotton crop is bringing more money per
haps to the planter than any previous year. II is interesting
to note the price at which cotton has been marketed during
the past 25 years.
In 1834-95 the cotton was 5 3-4c per pound in the
lint, that is, spot cotton In New York. In 1900 it got up to
10 3-4 cents; in 1903-04 the price was 7 1-4 cents, then it
dropped in 1904-05 to a little Mie rise of 7 cents. From tha*.
price it zigz • ged to approximately 12 3-4 cents in 1905-06,
then went back to 9 cents In 1908-09, from which price it
jumped up to 19 3-4 cents in 1910-11. In the year 1911-12
the market dropped buck to 19 1-4 cents, getting up to 14 l-_
cents in 1913-14, and dropping buck to 7 1-4 cents in the year
1914-15 lint cotton, mind you, in New York. From the low
price of 1914-15 we find the market improved to 10 1-2 cents
at the close of 1915, getting back to 9 cents in the latter part
of 1915. At the present time the market Is strong, being
nearly 37 cents.
What next year's market will be is problematical, but with-
out doubt ther- will be a big demand for the staple.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Tahlequah, Okla.
Capital and Rurplus *100,000.00
OFFICERS
D. 0. SCOTT, President
J. B. PEARSON, Vice President
L. L. LESLIE. Cashier
H. B. UPTON, Asst. Cashier.
WillYouBeOne
OF AMillionWjrkers
lb Secure Members for
TbeAmericanRed Cross
Volunteer Now At rour
Chapter Heodquarters
Third Red Goss Roll Call
November 2"Ii
STATKHOrSK BREVITIES.
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Mrs. Gabe Parker came over from | Needlework Guild Reception.
Muskogee Thursday as the guest of, The reception and exhibit of gar-
Mrs. R. L. Fite tc attend the recep- | ments given by the members of the
! Needlework Guild Saturay afternoon
tion given by the ^ est End club. a thoroughly enjoyable affair, operators.
Over two hundred garments were on
\VKST KVHCI.l It ENTERTAINS.
Elmwood, the bueautiful new sub-
uban home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon
i Ross, was formally opened Thurs-
1 day, October 30th. The occasion be-
I ing I he annual Guest Day of the
i West End club. This year It was a
reception, too. for a former member
| of the club, Mrs. \V. T. Ford, who has
returned to Tahlequah to live.
Elmwood has recently been built
on the old historic site of the Chero-
kee Male Seminary. The corner stono
v.hlch was used by Mr. Ross In tin
new home was the same one laid in
the old Male Seminary nearly three-
quarters of a century ago by his
grandfateher, Chief John Ross.
The new home was beautifully
decorated in pink and white, gor-
geous bouquets of white chrysnnthe
mums were everywhere. 1'lnk cau-
dles shed a soft il^lit through th"
drawing room and dining room.
Not fewer than fifty guests called
during the afternoon. The first thing,
that attracted the visitors atetntion
was the gracious greetli.„ given tlieni j
by two of the hostess, Mesdames;
ill". L. Fite and E. P Williams, who'
'received at the door.'
Then passing down the receiving
line, composed of Mesdumes Leon
Itoas, W. T. Ford, Gabe Parker. A. S.
Wyly, F. Redd, .1 11. Stapler and;
W. W. Hastings, a cordial handshake
and pleasant words at once turned a
formal reception into an informal :
good time and everyone felt the good
cheer and spirit of the occasion. j
11 ihe o''" ->dage be true, "It's the
little tilings, so they say, that either
make or mar a pleasant stay," then
not one item was forgotten by the
gracious hostesses to make their
guests want to "linger longer."
Never was it more truly said, that
the kitchen is a country in which
there are always discoveries to be
made than when the Misses Nell Sta-
pler. Ann Ross and Mary Smith
served the delicious hot lunch pre
pared by the hostess. The guests
could say with Pope. "I'm quite
ashamed—'tis might rude to eat so
much, hut all's good."
Fruit punch was served during the
afternoon.
Those present besides the club
members, Mesdames J. B. Crew,
W. W. Hastings, J. W. Rcid, J. H.
Crumpler, R. L. Fite, E. D. Hicnn,
.1 F. Allison, C. A. Peterson, J. B.
Stapler, L. C. Ross, E. P. Williams,
corporation w T pord, Miss Mary Duckworth,
commission, sat with Labor Conimis- were:
sioner Cwnnally. a vepr^sentative of q, ) Qf town guests, who wer3
the operators, and a representativ e formPr members o\ the club, Mes-
of the Southwestern Bell Telephone tjanles s. Wyly, C. A. Rees, A. F.
Company at Shawnee last week to Re(i(j an(i Mrs. Gabe Parker of Mus-
liear evidence in the wage dispute ^ogee.
between the phone company and the 'p|ie town guests were: Mesdames
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It is the Little Things
That Count
There are many little advantages this bank
offers to its depositors which are absolutely
unknown to those who do not have an ac-
count here.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with our
accomodations and thus enjoy our advantages
THE FIRST STATE BANK
Deposits Guaranteed
Tahlequah. Oklahoma
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
J. KOBT WYLY, President.
W. P. HICKS, Cashier.
R. H. COUCH, V.-Presideat
R. J. WIGGINS, Ass't. Caahier.
Ben Lafayette, chairman of the
state board of public affairs:, retired
from that office with the close of
business last Friday afternoon. Hln
resignation was announced Wednes-
day by Governor Robertson, who said
it was accepted with reluctance. Mr.
Lafayette intends to devote his time
to personal business.
A general court martial crt at the
capitol last Thursday and Friday and
heard two cases. The court waB pre-
sided over by Lt. Col. William Hutch-
inson of Ardmore.
Chairman Art L. Walker and R-
E. Echols and Camnbeli Russell,
members ot the state
L. C. ROSS
B. L. KEENAN
Directors.
PERCY WYLY
J. W. RE1D ED SHARP
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R. H. COUCH
ROBT. WYLY
WHAT WILL YOU GIVE?
HALLOWE'EN PARTY.
While here she was entertained at
breakfast by Mrs. T. J. Adair and
at luncheon by Mrs. J. T. Parks.
Mrs. C. A. Rees and D. F. Redd
were the week end guests of Mrs. J.
H. Crumpler. They came" over to
Mux L. Cunningham, state high-
way engineer, has tendered his res-
ignation, effective January 1, to
Highway Commissioner Henry Wood
Mr. Cunningham will enter business
display in the sample room of the
lledburn hotel, which had been a -
tractiively decorated. About ssven-
ty-five ladies called during the aft-
ernoon to inspect the work and en-
_ joy the music. During the after-j probably in Muskogee.
attend the West End club party at 1 noon Mesdames Jane Harnage, T. J.i
Mrs. Leon Ross's. Treadwell, Misses Madeline McSpad-j One hundred negro prisoners at
Mrs. A. S. Wyly of Muskogee was I den and Mtirion Rogers, assisted i the McAlester penitentiary are to be
the guest of Mrs. J. B. Stapler for Mesdames Shumate, (ouch and Miss j transferred to_ the^Granite reforma
the Guest Day of the West End club. Markham to serv> u. ice course.
I tory this week. They will be em-
! ployed in the granite quarries.
Gin OF TAHLEQUAH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
The Mayor's
Red Cross
Proclamation!
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross, by its services, devotion
and help to mankind during the Great World War, has acquired the
confidence and good will of the peoples of the entire world, and,
WHEREAS, The most important undertaking and task remains
to be performed in this, the reconstruction period, and in the build
lag of a better and stronger citizenship, requires and calls every energy
and substantial support of all true and loyal citizens, and we should now
renew our allegiance to the Red Cross in order that its public health
plans for the help of our people at'home during times of peace may be
successfully accomplished;
NOW, THEREFORE, As the Mayor of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, I
request and urge in the stroncest terms possible that all citizens, as a
patriotic duty, and in the spirit of Christian civilization to> do service
and In appreciation of the service rendered by the "Greatest Mother in
the World," join the Red Cross and renew their membership during the
Third Roll Call Campaign, which begins November 2 and ends Armistice
Day, November 11, 1919.
J. W. REID, Mayor
One hundred and twenty-five of
the one hundred and fifty govern-
ment trucks loaned to the state to be
used on federal state aid highway
projects have been allotted to coun-
ties making application for their use.
A number of tractors loaders an.i
ditch diggers are being shipped to
j the state highway department for as-
signment under the same conditions
as the trucks.
W G. Banker, B. L. Keenan, O. N.
Goddard, G. W. Gable. L. M. Logan,
Jessie Williams, J T. Odair, J. I.
Coursey. J. D. Wilson, Wade Shu
mate, Ross Williams. J. W. McSpad-
cien, Percy Wyly, J. T. Cunningham,
Fletcher Rogers, J. M. Hackler, W.
n Wyly, J. B. Pearson. J A. Law-
rence, Gus Tinch. Jane Harnage. I.
T. Parks. T. L. Hallenger, Robt.
Wyly, T. O. Graham, J. P. Thomp
ison. IV O. Scot I, A. G. Hinkle, C. L.
Dryden, M*s. D. W. Wilson and Mrs.
L. L. Leslie.
Already the little ones of this
community are beginning to won-
der what Santa Claus will bring
them this Christmas.
Daughters are making veiled sug-
gestions and the sons are openly
bidding for parental favor at this
time.
Mother has her secret desires, and
father is checking up to see if he can
afford a new suit or a pair of shoes.
The family eye is turning to
Christmas and is bright with ex-
pectation. Yuletlde joy is hovering
In the offing and all arms are ex-
tended to it.
But what will you give?
That is the old, old story—the one
which each person must determine
for himself.
Our local merchants are ready for
the rush. They are prepared to sit-
isfy every legitimate demand. Their
selections are especially appropriate
this year.
Our advertising column3 will keep
you in touch with the situation each
week. The choicest and best of all
gifts will be found there.
You want it, the home town has
it, and the home paper will tell you
v.here to get it.
One of the most artistic ."ffairs of
last week was the Hallowe'en party
given at the Reed home, Marjorle
and James entertaining their Sunday
school classes. Mr.. W. S. Scott was
also one of the hostB.
The home was decorated with au-
tumn leaves. Guests all wore cos-
tumes and were masked. Mies Lillian
Hastings, with her litltle black curls
and costume of yellow was quite
fetching.
In addition to the usual stunts
performed, a lady of seemingly for-
eign descent told each youngster's
fortune, even to the number of oil
wells each were to own.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed and each child l< #111 a"liof.i,'
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to come again.—A Guest.
Governor Robertson has offered i
$250 reward for the arrest and con
viction of the murderer of Charles
Stretcher, chief of police at Com
niercfe, Ottaway county, who was
slain October 22nd.
Ballots for the special election,
next Saturday, at which a congress-
man from the Fifth district will be
chosen to fill the unexpired term of
the late Joe B. Thompson, of Pauls
Valley, have been sent to the seven
counties, Payne, Logan, Oklahoma,
Cleveland. McClain, Garvin and Mur-
ray, which comprise the district.
Claude Weaver is the Democratic
nominee; J. H. Herreld the Repub-
lican, and Alonzo Turner is an in-
dependent canlldate. All of the
candidates are residents of Oklahoma
City.
M.I
, is QUIET IN OKLAHOMA;
COAL FIELDS REMAIN IDLE
Regular meeting of Tahlequah
Chapter No.5, R. A. M., Thursday
i evening, November 6th, 7:30 p. m.
i The Grand Secretary will be with us.
All members and visiting compan-
ions urged to he present.
C. J. HUNT, Sec'y.
FARM LOANS
QUICK SERVIC1
EASY TERM8
L. G. ROSS
Henryetta, Okla., Nov. 4.—Strik-
ing miners today declared that there
would be no trouble in this district
even if the governor sent non-union
moil into the mines to dig coal.
"Our policy will be to sit tight and
keep hands off no matter what comes
up," said one strike leader.
Hundreds of striking miners idled
through the streets of Henryetta to-
day. Not a union mine was work-
ing.
But there was no rowdyism. Not
even one fight was reported. If
there's whisky in Henryetta or the
district it hasn't made its appear-
ance.
Both of Muskogee's guard units—
Company A under command of Cap
tain Roy H. Cox, and the Headquar-
ters Company commanded by Captain
B. A. Barnes—are on duty in the
Henryetta district. Companies D,
M. K and L also are on duty here.
They are scattered through the Hen-
ryetta district.
Entertains.
Mrs. Percy Wyly entertained Fri-
day evening with a six o'clock din-
ner, honoring her niece, Mrs. Frank
Davis of Eastland, Texas. Covers
were laid for Mrs. Davis, Misses
Madaline McSpadden, Lynn Prentice,
Grace McGregor, Nell Stapler and
Mr. and Mrs. Wyly.
After dinner the party went to the
Sequoyah Theater.
Tahlequah, Okla., Nov. 3, 1919.
Editor Cherokee County Democrat.
Dear Sir:—To perpetuate the
memory of the soldier boys who gave
up their livea on the field of battle
In the great World War, that life,
liberty and peace may be made safe
for all future time, I "suggest that
the people of Cherokee county, by
popular subscription, erect p me-
morial statue in the court house
square at Tahlequah, and on this
statue let us carve the name, age
and date of death of every boy who
lost his life in battle. Probably the
proper way to start would be to call
a mass meeting, perfect an organiz-
ation and appoint the necessary
committees. Let us hear from oth-
ers. W. H. WALKER
GIVES $1,000,000 MORE
TO MEDICAL INSTITUTE
New York, Nov. 4.—John D. Rock-
efeller has added $10,000,000 to his
endowment of the Rockefeller Insti-
tute for medical research, it was an-
nounced tonight. The gift, the larg-
est single one made to the institution
Is to meet rapidly growing needs In
its many lines of work r.nd to make
new knowledge available for protec-
tion of the public health and for Im-
proved treatment of disease and in
jury.
FORT WORTH MAN LEADS
IN DE8EHT AUTO RACE
GOING
ALL THE
•.'•SKB
Bisbee, Ariz., Nov. 13.—R. B. Arm-
strong of Fort Worth was the leader
tonight In the first half of the trans-
desert automobile road race from El
Paso, Texas to Phoenix, Ariz. He
arrived In Bisbee, the overnight con.-
trol, at 12:51 this afternoon, his run-
ning time belnt six hours, 39 min-
utes and his average speed 41.9
miles an hour. Fifteen other drivers
had piloted their cars here up to
7:40 tonight.
W. T. Scott came heme Sunday
from Oklahoma City where he at-
tended the teacher's meeting.
We have just received our stock of New Fall
Goods, and invite you to call and get our pricas
before buying els where. Nice new spring
goods lor Man, Woman and Child, at prices
that will surprise you. Also have a complete
line of Mens, Womens and Childrens shoes at
prices within reach of all. Come in and see us.
MAX'S STOREf
Across from Postoffica. Beside the ltc Store
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