LATEST
LOCAL
EDITION
XHe Ralston Xrihmne
Entered at the Ralston, Okla., Post Office as Second Clnsa Mail Matter
By Orrin L. Browning
Official Newspaper of the Town of Ralston. Progressive' in All Ways.
$1.50 the Year in Advance
Ralston, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, Friday, May 0, 1919
Volume III Number 33
LOUD NIL
« OF THE m
Brief News Items Concerning
Local People, Places
and Events.
Joe Daniels had his leg cut almost
through by broken glass last Friday ev-
ening when the car he was driving over-
turned. Ed McGuire and Wm. Kissee
who were with him in the car were not
injured. The accident occurred on the
road to the coursing ground. While
Joe’s injuries are serious, he is reported
doing nicely.
"The Texas Ranger’’ which. was pre-
sented under the auspices of the RalsU n
B. Y. P. U. at the Opera House last Sat-
urday evening, played to a large audi-
ence, the. gross receipts being $86.80.,
The company will appear at Belford
School House May 10th.
Dr. Fane Fisher has just received a
German helmet as a reward for his ac
tivity in the Victory Bond campaigi.
He has it on display in the Rexall Phar-
macy.
The dog races were postponed ast
Sunday, owing to the failure of rabbits
to it ive. They are scheduled to take
placj May 10th and 11th.
Rev. Calhoun and Rev. Peden are
conducting a series of revival meetings
at the Ralston Baptist church.
Milt Ebert was thrown from a horse
Wednesday and sustained a compound
fracture of the arm.
Miss Mary Gaskill, of Kaw City,
GRADUATION WEEK
OF THE RALSTON HIGH SCHOOL
May lltk to 15tk.
CJ    1    Special Baccalaureate Sermoa and Services at 8:30 p. m. at tke High School Aud-
Ounaay • itorium. hy Rev. Walter Turner, of Pawnee.
1    Spanish Play at the Auditorium, beginning at 8:30 p.
■h lOIluay • Spanish, Admission 15 and 25 cents.
J Wednesday: Tr°a“i7J°nVi
m. Entire program -in
m. patrons are invited to inspect exhibits of Manual
id Domestic Art. and special work done hy the Grades. The
HMD BONDS BEITEI
BT TWO TO ONE I0TE
State Rolls Up Majority of'
More than 40,000 Against
Proposed Amendment
The proposed road bond issue of fifty
million dollars, sponsored by Governor
Robertson and prominent legislators of
the State, was overwhelmingly defeated
at the polls Tuesday, the incomplete re-
turns indicating that a majority of ap-
proximately 45,000 votes has been cast
against the measure. Even those most
opposed to the measure were surprised
at the landslide. This is the first elec-
tion in Oklahoma in which women have
participated, and it seems they voted
right.
The vote in the two Ralston precincts
in the Road Bond election, Tuesday, was
as follows:
North Coal Creek,    Yes 4    No 104
South Coal Creek,    Yes 1    No 183
Total -    -    -    Yes 5    No 287
a guest of Mrs. Sarah Gaskill and l&mi- teachers will receive the visitors. At 9:30 p. m. Banquet at School Building for the High School
ly this week.
Little Delores Brodell, of Skedee, was
here several drj: this we*^ for medical
treatment.
and those of the Eighth Grade who have made passing grades.
rP1    1    -    # The High School Graduation Exercises at Auditorium. MISS LUCIE
llUrSQ3.y a McCULLOUGH, Graduate. Good program with a good speaker from
Mrs. A. Panther was taken to the ] out-of-town. This will he Ralston’s fust High School Commencement. Every one should attend,
Stillwater Hospital, Thursday for —
operation.
Mrs. F. W. Galyon has just returned
from a visit with her daughter at New-
kirk.
Miss Carrie-Loucks is here visiting 1
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Louckr.
R. D. Carmichael is preparing to im- (
prove his residence with a coa«. of paint.
1
Better paint that hou?e this spring ’
For price, phone 76.—L. D. Adams.
Jonathon White is improving his resi-
dence by the addition of a porch.
Dr. Gayman removed tonsils for the
little Case girl, Satuiday.
Ora Cales is home from a visit with
relatives at Winfield.
Mrs. Muriel Lee is now assisting in
the Kexall Pharmacy.
Paris green for spraying on sale at the
Rexall Pharmacy.
W. H. Wehr is down with rheumatism
I. B. Hines is on the sick list.
M. S. Harp is reported sick.
Attention Breeders
Beginning next week this
paper will be printed Thurs-
day afternoon. All copy must
be in by 9 a. in. that day.
♦ * FINISH JHE JOBA A
My stud books may be found at the
Bank of Commerce, Ralston, Oklahoma.
Those wishing to settle their accounts
may do so by calling at the above place,
and oblige-R. E. TOMPKINS, R. 2,
Vinita, Oklahoma.    2t
Broom Corn Seed ready for distribu-
tion this week at $5.00 per bushel.—
Ford Broom Factory.
DR. A. C. COLES
Osteopath
Pawnee, Okla.
For Painting and
76.—L. D. Adams.
Decorating, Phone
VICTORY LIBERTY L
A new line of Ligge ’s box candies just
in. Fresh and fine. Rexall Pharmacy.
Gathering New Jersey’s
Big Potato Crop
CARMEN
A SERIAL ROMANCE
—By—
The Sophomore English Claes
of The Ralston    School
CHAPTER IX
At last Lord Athelstone found him-
self at the hotpe of Count Marcelli, who
lived in a beautiful mansion in Naples.
In all the years of the lord’s life, he
never felt so nervous, as while waiting
in the library, for the count to appear.
i Presently he heard footsteps coming
very slowly down the hall and instantly
the library door opened arid in walked
count who was very feeble. He
a man about eighty years,
and in reality he was only fifty-four
F years. Slowly he crossed the room
Ancient Nuts
Those of our readers who have sup-
posed the slang expression “a nut” to be
a modern invention, will be surprised to
learn of its ancient origin as related in
the following essay by one of the local
high school pupils. This gem came to
us attached to some other papers and
was not intended for publication.
ARGONUTS
Argo nuts was the name of Jason's
men, they undertook a famious expedi-
tion, in greek legends. Our most com-
plete accound are by the Alexanderian
liber an he tried to combined the
Pelias king of locus in thesely com-
manded he r.ephew to get the Golden
Fleece Jiamson built a great fleet. The
party consis of about 50 landed on Is-
land of Serminos near the bophonus
Pylus conquered the king of Pebus in a
boxing match. In the same region they
found the blind who was lost for many
years.
BIRTHDAY PARTV
A birthday party was held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Harp, on Second
Street, Sunday, May 4th, the birthday
of the host and hostess.
There were twenty who came to share
the hospitalities of the occasion. Among
the immediate family were Mr. and
Mrs. N. B. Houck and two children, of
Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Harp,
of Ponca City; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dil-
let and family, of Ralston; Mr. and Mrs.
Cleve Mitchell and son. .Other guests
were Mrs. Shuey and son, of Cleveland,
and Mrs. C. I». Simmons.
The feast spread in the dining room
was fit for the gods. * Mr. J. M. Harp,
of Ponca City, brought beautiful red and
whjte carnations, ferns and roses for
decorations.
As Mr. and Mrs. Harp are the same
age the remarkable sight of 148 lovely
pink candles on the cakes was very in-
teresting.
Of course the ever-present kodak
worked over-time on this occasion, tak-
ing various pictures of Grandpa and
Grandma, and all the relations and
ri *nds.
The party lasted until late afternoon;
every one present expressed great pleas-
ure at being present on so happy an oc-
casion, and wishing the host and hostess
many more birthdays.—Contributed.
TO SERVE ICE CREAM
The Junior League of was Methodist
Church will serve ice cream and cake at
Lamberson Building Saturday aftir-
noon, May 10th.
To All Owners of Dogs:—Dog tax is
nqw due. See me at once, pay your dog
tax and save further trouble. This means
anybody who owns, keeps or harbors a
dog in the city limita.—R. J. JONES
City Marshal.
The Chicken Ordinance is in force
fiom March 1st to October 15th of each
year. A word to the wise is sufficient,
to Pen up your chickens in day time and
FAIR BOARD TO MEET
Pawnee, Okla., May 5th, 1919
Dear Sirs:
I am asking you that you give
general circulation to this notice that
the two delegates to the Pawnee County
Free Fair Association from each Town-
ship in said county are directed to meet
at Pawnee at 10 a.m., Satuiday, Miy
10th, to organise the permanent County
Free Fair Boird, and otherwise carry
out the provisions of the Free Fair law
of the State of Oklahoma.
This body may arrange for holding
the County Free Fair in any town or
city in the county that will furnish
grounds and buildings free. In this con-
nection any town or city in the County
that wants to get the County Free Fair
should prese it to this association, a
proposition of grounds and buildings.
These are the stipulations of the free
fair law and this is the time and place
to present the propositions.
Further information or copies of the
fair law may be had at this office.
The matter of locating the Township
Fairs of the county will also come up |at
this meeting.
M.T. MAUDLIN,
County Agent.
bliortage ot larm laborers necessitated women working id the hold*.
Provisions for tnoir eating, sleeping, recreation, and the care of their chit-
dieu are made by (he Young Women’s Christian Association. From tbs
eoUto P.t'di ot Red Bank. N. J
where Lo'rd Athelstone was sitting be-
fore the fireplace. The lord was in a
very excited mood. The count looked
at him very steadily, then said, "Oh,
Vincent! Vincent! What brought you to
me? Have you news of my Carmen?
Tell me at once. You promised never to
come back without her and don't tell
me no, for I could never stand any
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Uie kids ut night.
Marshal.
R. J. JONES, City
Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Kimp^or. and son
motored to Oklahoma City, Tuesday, to
attend the Scotti concert.
Dr. L. C. Barber motored to Stillwa -
er, Tuesday, to 'aka Jack Dems.ry to
the hospital.
S. A. Milburn, wife and two grand-
children, from Blackburn, visited Sun
day with his unde, Jonathon White,
and family, returning home In the even-
ii'g accompanied by his two aunts, Mrs.
White and Mrs. Blair.
Remember, you must pay was tax n >w
on every drink purchased at our foun-
tain.—Rexall Fountain.